Gems, Sixth Edition [Hardcover]

Michael O'Donoghue (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0750658568 | ISBN-13: 978-0750658560 | Publication Date: May 2, 2006 | Edition: 6

Since it was first published in 1962 'Gems' has become universally recognised as the most comprehensive and authoritative treatise on gem materials in the English language. This sixth edition, has been revised for relevance to today's practice and includes an expanded encyclopedic section.

'Gems' caters for the professional jeweller and student gemmologist, collector of gems and those with an insatiable interest in precious stones.

* Descriptive account of all gem materials used as ornament, along with their synthetic counterparts
* Contributing authors, at the top of the field, bring the latest developments to the reader
* The only encyclopedic reference for gemstones

Editorial Reviews

Review

"It is one of the more valuable texts available to mineralogists, gemologists, and advanced collectors . Gems should be kept on a handy shelf. I use my copy almost on a daily basis and consider it a very valuable tool, as well as a useful reference."
- Bob Jones, Rock & Gem

Reviews of the previous editions:

"Any serious gemologist should have a copy available for ready reference."
- Gems and Gemology

"...a truly magnificent book."
- New World

"...this quintessential textbook and reference will serve yet another generation of students of gemology."
- The Australian Gemologist

Book Description

The most comprehensive and authoritative treatise on gem materials

Product Details

• Hardcover: 936 pages
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 6 edition (May 2, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750658568
• ISBN-13: 978-0750658560
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,325,195 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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