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GEMS AND jewels have, since the beginnings of civilization, been prized as tokens of love, as symbols of wealth and social status, or as objects endowed with magical or religious significance. In "Gems and Jewels, internationally renowned gem expert and dealer Benjamin Zucker reveals much of the history and mystique surrounding these precious objects. A gorgeous illustrated book for lovers of gems and jewels and an important volume for professionals, this unique volume also provides the vital clues that enable the expert eye to distinguish between natural and synthetic stones, and between natural and cultured peals, and supplies guidelines on methods of grading and on relative values of stones in the market.

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Book category Books in English Mathematics & science Chemistry Mineralogy & gems

• Full title: Gems and Jewels
• Subtitle: A Connoisseur's Guide
• Author: Benjamin Zucker
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 248
• EAN: 9781585674206
• ISBN: 1585674206
• ID: 04824729
• Publisher: Overlook Press
• Weight: 1347 g
• Dimensions: 280 × 215 × 32 mm
• Date of publishing: 13. May 2003

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