The World Of Opals

Author : Allan W. Eckert
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1997-10-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0471133973

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The World of Opals by Allan W. Eckert Pdf

Readers will find fascinating details about the discovery, whereabouts, and value of famous opals, from such classic specimens as the Burning of Troy Opal to the Bonanza Opal and other more recent discoveries. Finally, the book surveys today's major opal-producing areas and provides current information on opal occurrence worldwide. Punctuating the text are useful tables, extensive glossaries of opal types and opal-related terms, and beautiful photographs that capture the essence and mystery of this most exquisite stone.

Author : Fred Ward
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Opals
ISBN : 0963372386

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Opals by Fred Ward Pdf

This book is the latest in the popular Fred Ward Gem Book Series. The full-color photographs give the buyer and enthusiast all the information needed to understand the various types of opals and the ability to buy them wisely.

Author : Joyce Jeffries
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781534523142

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Awesome Opals by Joyce Jeffries Pdf

Opals emit a rainbow of colors, which makes them perfect gems to place in stunning pieces of jewelry. How do opals go from raw stones to beautiful gems? Readers discover the answer to this question as they learn the steps that must be taken and the technology that is used to find, cut, and polish opals. Clear main text and informative fact boxes help readers become experts on opals. Colorful photographs of these gems are sure to keep readers engaged as they learn.

Author : Paul B.. Downing,Paul B. Downing
Publisher : Gem Guides Book Company
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Nature
ISBN : PSU:000055969376

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Opal Identification & Value by Paul B.. Downing,Paul B. Downing Pdf

New edition with added chapters and sections. Provides all the information necessary for complete analysis and evaluation of any opal from a true gem. Properly identify opals from all over the world and what characteristics affect value. Breathtaking color photos throughout.

Author : Renee Bernard
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101613290

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Obsession Wears Opals by Renee Bernard Pdf

Darius Thorne has learned to use his wit and intelligence to strategize a better life for himself. He is the White Knight amidst the small secret circle of Gentlemen known only as the Jaded. The handsome scholar shields his heart by keeping a studied distance from the world…until he rescues a beautiful woman. Isabel Netherton isn’t merely a damsel in distress. A high born lady of quality unwilling to be a pawn, she is defiantly escaping an abusive husband. But under Darius’s protection she discovers an unexpected champion--a man who teaches her the power of true desire and what it means to be treated like a queen. However, the law of the land supports her husband’s cruel claim. It will take all of Darius' wit to keep one step ahead of their enemies and protect Isabel. In a deadly game of chess, Darius must defeat the Black Knight and sacrifice himself for his Ivory Queen or forfeit all.

Author : Frank Leechman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Opals
ISBN : OCLC:1392369554

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The Opal Book by Frank Leechman Pdf

Author : Paul B. Downing,Paul B. Downing (Ph.D.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0962531146

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Opal Cutting Made Easy by Paul B. Downing,Paul B. Downing (Ph.D.) Pdf

Proven step-by-step approach to cutting opal. Easy-to-use guide that takes the beginner through the first stone to advanced cutting techniques, including doublet and triplet making.

Author : Jacqueline Wilson
Publisher : Random House
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781446479834

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Opal Plumstead by Jacqueline Wilson Pdf

From the beloved children’s author of Hetty Feather, Tracy Beaker and Rose Rivers. Opal Plumstead might be plain, but she has always been fiercely intelligent. Yet her scholarship and dreams of university are snatched away when her father is sent to prison, and fourteen-year-old Opal must start work at the Fairy Glen sweet factory to support her family. She struggles to get along with her other workers, who think she’s snobby and stuck up. But Opal idolises Mrs Roberts, the factory’s beautiful, dignified owner. The best thing about Mrs Roberts? She’s a suffragette! Opal’s world is opened to Mrs Pankhurst, and the fight to give women the right to vote. And when Opal meets Morgan, Mrs Roberts’ handsome son , and heir to Fairy Glen- she believes she’s found her soulmate. But the First World War is about to begin, and will change Opal's life for ever. A brilliantly gripping wartime story from the bestselling, award-winning Jacqueline Wilson.

Author : Joseph Stanley
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781534523111

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Radiant Rubies by Joseph Stanley Pdf

Rubies have many different uses. They have been used in beautiful jewelry, ancient armor, and even lasers! How do people get these useful and beautiful gems? Readers explore the intricate process of mining for rubies, cutting these gems, and polishing them until they look their best. These steps are explained through clear, accessible text. Fun fact boxes provide additional information about rubies. With each turn of the page, readers encounter beautiful, full-color photographs of these radiant gems.

Author : Walter Scott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1871
Category : France
ISBN : KBNL:KBNL03000036196

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Anne of Geierstein; Or, The Maiden of the Mist by Walter Scott Pdf

Author : Opal Stanley Whiteley
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-27
Category : History
ISBN : 1015762557

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The Story of Opal; the Journal of an Understanding Heart by Opal Stanley Whiteley Pdf

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 : Amy B. Rogers
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781534523135

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Incredible Emeralds by Amy B. Rogers Pdf

Due to their striking green color, emeralds are highly prized as a beautiful addition to all kinds of jewelry. They have been used for thousands of years, especially by the ancient Egyptians and Incas. Over time, technology has changed the way these gems are extracted from the earth and shaped into glittering jewels. Through accessible text and enlightening fact boxes, readers discover the process behind the creation of valuable pieces of emerald jewelry. Full-color photographs display the dazzling beauty of emeralds.

Author : Lorraine Harrison
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781534523043

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Dazzling Diamonds by Lorraine Harrison Pdf

How are diamonds formed? Where do they come from? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this exciting look at a popular gemstone. The science and technology involved in creating a sparkling gem from an uncut diamond is fully explored, giving readers an in-depth look at how diamond rings, bracelets, necklaces, and more are made. Fun fact boxes highlight additional information, and striking photographs illustrate the beauty of these natural jewels.

Author : Wilfred Charles Eyles
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Opals
ISBN : UCAL:B5118460

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The Book of Opals by Wilfred Charles Eyles Pdf

A comprehensive account of this gem stone by a professional mineralogist, lapidary and dealer in opals.

Author : Frank Leechman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Opals
ISBN : OCLC:214964755

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The Opal Book by Frank Leechman Pdf

World opal fields, mining, scientific aspects, polishing, and opals in myth, legends, and poetry.