Gemstones of the World: Newly Revised Fifth Edition
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🌈Full spectrum of optical properties
📊Charts & diagrams for quick insights
📚1800+ gemstones detailed
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Description
💎 Unlock the secrets of every stone — because your collection deserves the best!
- SEE GEMS LIKE NEVER BEFORE - Dive into stunning color photos paired with detailed data on every page.
- MASTER THE GEMSTONE UNIVERSE - Explore 1,800+ gemstones with expert precision and insider knowledge.
- DECODE THE SCIENCE OF SPARKLE - Understand light, refraction, luminescence, and chemical makeup like a pro.
- YOUR ULTIMATE GEMSTONE REFERENCE - From mining to market, get the full story on rarity, cuts, and classifications.
- JOIN THE ELITE COLLECTORS CIRCLE - Stay ahead with the definitive guide trusted by thousands and climbing bestseller ranks.
The newly revised fifth edition of 'Gemstones of the World' is the definitive, all-in-one guide covering over 1,800 gemstones. It combines rich history, scientific insights, and stunning visuals to empower collectors, buyers, and enthusiasts with expert knowledge on gem properties, formation, and trade. Highly rated and a top seller in its category, this edition is essential for anyone serious about gemstones.
Specifications
| Best Sellers Rank | 53,833 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 13 in Antique & Collectable Jewellery 15 in Rocks, Minerals & Fossils 44 in Geology |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,059) |
| Dimensions | 12.45 x 2.54 x 19.3 cm |
| Edition | 5th |
| ISBN-10 | 1454909536 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1454909538 |
| Item weight | 644 g |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| Publication date | 2 July 2013 |
| Publisher | Sterling |
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