History And Mystery Of Precious Stones Scholar S Choice Edition

Author : Sir William Jones, Sir
Publisher : Scholar's Choice
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1298233348

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History and Mystery of Precious Stones - Scholar's Choice Edition by Sir William Jones, Sir Pdf

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Author : William Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Gems
ISBN : OXFORD:600026453

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History and Mystery of Precious Stones by William Jones Pdf

Author : Harry Emanuel
Publisher : Scholar's Choice
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1294970291

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Diamonds and Precious Stones by Harry Emanuel Pdf

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Author : John Mawe
Publisher : Scholar's Choice
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1297086708

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A Treatise on Diamonds and Precious Stones, Including Their History - Scholar's Choice Edition by John Mawe Pdf

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Author : Frank B. Wade
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1296258157

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A Text Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public - Scholar's Choice Edition by Frank B. Wade Pdf

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Author : Hodder Michael Westropp
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1297284038

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A Manual of Precious Stones and Antique Gems - Scholar's Choice Edition by Hodder Michael Westropp Pdf

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Author : William Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Gems
ISBN : OCLC:317834023

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History and Mystery of Precious Stones by William Jones Pdf

Author : William Jones (F.S.A.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Gems
ISBN : OCLC:615456472

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History and Mystery of Precious Stones by William Jones (F.S.A.) Pdf

Author : Helen Molesworth
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2024-09-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780593500897

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Precious by Helen Molesworth Pdf

A renowned jewelry expert tells the story of her career working with nature's most extraordinary treasures—gemstones—and traces these rare jewels from ancient Egyptian records through the high-stakes auctions of today Helen Molesworth has been captivated by precious stones since early childhood, but when she tried to join the gemstone industry as a fresh-faced university graduate, she struggled, having no connections in a patriarchal field dominated for centuries by a few family-run companies. She persevered, finding a job at a jewelry market stall in London while studying gemology at night. Two-plus decades later, Molesworth is now an international authority, having been hired to appraise the extraordinary jewelry of such clients as the British royal family. Her book is packed with inside stories about fabulous jewels associated with generations of celebrities, from Cleopatra (emerald) to Catherine, Princess of Wales (sapphire); from Marilyn Monroe (pearl) to Beyoncé (garnet); from Jackie O (pearl) to Lady Gaga (diamond); from Marie Antoinette (pearl) to Elizabeth Taylor (pearl, ruby, and emerald)! As Molesworth tells it, the history of gemstones is the history of humanity. And so she journeys the world, trudging through African diamond mines, Colombian emerald mines, and the sapphire-rich rivers of Sri Lanka to study gems at their source. She has selected ten of nature's most dazzling gems, tracing their first discovery and first trades, from when some cut-and-polished masterpieces adorned empresses and kings, while others fell in and out of favor, only to be resurrected to raise eye-watering sums in a later era. From the priceless emerald watch hidden under floorboards for centuries to the common quartz fashioned into world-famous royal jewels, and diamonds selling for multi-millions, Precious is not just a story of archeology and geology, high society and high finance; it’s the story of our timeless ambition to make—and wear—something beautiful.

Author : George Frederick Kunz
Publisher : Scholar's Choice
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1296003523

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The Magic of Jewels and Charms - Scholar's Choice Edition by George Frederick Kunz Pdf

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Author : Edwin William Streeter
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019393300

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Precious Stones and Gems by Edwin William Streeter Pdf

First published in 1898, this well-researched and carefully illustrated guide to precious stones provides readers with a detailed survey of the world's most beautiful and valuable gemstones. Featuring information on both their scientific properties and their cultural significance, this fascinating book is a treasure trove for gem collectors and enthusiasts alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : William Jones Fsa
Publisher : Westphalia Press
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1633918033

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History and Mystery of Precious Stones by William Jones Fsa Pdf

William Jones takes on the difficult tasks of collecting and categorizing the many ways that precious gems have taken on value in different cultures. For example, he studies pearls and the appeal that they have had in different cultures, time periods, uses and across various religious rituals including Judaism, Christianity and the occult. His work tends to highlight lore and legend.Jones was deeply devoted to his research of all things jeweled and ornamental. He wrote several books on related topics, including Finger-Ring Lore: Historical, Legendary and Anecdotal; Crowns & Coronations: A History of Regalia and Credulities Past and Present.This new edition is dedicated to Kelvin Low, who takes a special interest in things gold and silver, both old and new, Asian and American.

Author : Julius Wodiska
Publisher : Sagwan Press
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-04
Category : History
ISBN : 1376694433

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A Book of Precious Stones; The Identification of Gems and Gem Minerals, and an Account of Their Scientific, Commercial, Artistic, and Historical Aspec by Julius Wodiska Pdf

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Author : Edwin W. (Edwin William) Streeter
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1290349711

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Precious Stones and Gems, Their History, Sources and Characteristics by Edwin W. (Edwin William) Streeter Pdf

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Author : George Frederick Kunz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 824 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1293975591

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The Book of the Pearl; The History, Art, Science, and Industry of the Queen of Gems - Scholar's Choice Edition by George Frederick Kunz Pdf

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