Customer Reviews

Gems: A Lively Guide for the Casual Collector (Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones)

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This book is very insightful. If you want to know anything about gems - how to care for them, where they come from, etc. - this book is a must. Highly recommended!

Author Dan Dennis does a great job in making this informative book enjoyable and easy reading.

I can't begin to say how wonderful this book is. Whether you are a layman or a professional, this is THE book to turn to. Not only is it highly informative, but it is written so well that you actually WANT to read it. Dan's sense of humor and his love for gems shines here. I wouldn't trade this book for anything.

This man knows his gems and he has great stories behind each piece. He has great ways of romancing the stones like no one else. I get so excited hearing the little background stories he tells about each gem and the history behind the locations they come from. A great book by a renowned expert of gemology. I highly recommend this book.

This book is just what the title says - the author uses some humor and information is aimed toward a casual collector rather than a scientist or a super-rich collector. Besides the usual information about the make-up of a gemstone, there is also comparisons of the gem if it is found in more than one location, a bit of history of the discovery of a gemstone, and even a bit of information about the beliefs in the health benefits of some stones. It is not absolutely a complete guide, but more than just an overview of the main gems such as diamonds, sapphires, etc. The photos are very good, although not all are labeled.

This book is another great reference book on gems. It provides very useful information if you are a gem collector or are considering purchases of certain gems. It is very complete with good pictures.

I very much enjoyed this book mostly because it is written in plain ordinary English for the average person. With all the internet shopping that is now available, it is advisable to know something about the various gems so you know what you're getting.
This book fills the bill perfectly!

I got this book cause I have a small collection of stones. And gems that I just bought. This book has alot of information, but I did not like that some people claim lots of pictures. That is not true. This is more about the name of gem, where they came from. And imformation in back how to care for them in cleaning. A list for birthstones different kinds really.I would try to find something that has pictures if your not sure of a gemstone and alot more information on more stones.