Jade (Fred Ward Gem Book) (Paperback)

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"...one of the most concise, most complete, and most beautiful volumes on jade...congratulations." -- Dr. Edward Gubelin, CG, FGA, dean of the world's gemologists

"...so much information...extensive and excellent picture coverage...Fred Ward has done it again." -- British Journal of Gemmology

"...visually incomparable. The illustrations are magnificant...of great value to the consumer...raises the knowledge level of the public." -- Richard Liddicoat, Chairman, Gemological Institute of America

"...one of the most concise, most complete, and most beautiful volumes on jade...congratulations." -- Dr. Edward Gubelin, CG, FGA, dean of the world's gemologists<br /><br />"...so much information...extensive and excellent picture coverage...Fred Ward has done it again." -- British Journal of Gemmology<br /><br />"...visually incomparable. The illustrations are magnificant...of great value to the consumer...raises the knowledge level of the public." --Richard Liddicoat, Chairman, Gemological Institute of America

Product Description

This extensive revision updates all of the world's jade sources with 65 new color photographs as well as revised text on every page. The lavishly illustrated all-color book is part of the Fred Ward Gem Book Series. Chapters include: History & Lore; China & the Stone of Heaven; the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec; the Maori in New Zealand; Jade Today; and Buying & Caring for Jade. This book provides the ideal introduction to one of the world's oldest and most famous materials. Follow author Fred Ward around the world in search for the best, most significant, and most beautiful examples of jadeite and nephrite, the two rocks known as jade.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Gem Book Publishers; 2 edition (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887651063
• ISBN-13: 978-1887651066
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #159,572 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and nice pictures, November 25, 2001

By	C. Fung "iluvchis" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Jade (Fred Ward Gem Book Series) (Paperback)

There are not too many books on Jade, so I'm glad I found this one. It was pretty informative and had very nice photographs illustrating the author's points. It's worth it if you're in the jewelry business and want to know more about jade, and it's good for any jade collector. I found the information to be accurate.

27 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book!!!, October 4, 1999

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This review is from: Jade (Fred Ward Gem Book Series) (Paperback)

Like all of the Fred Ward Gem Books Series, this is an instant classic. It features National Geographic quality photos, no surprise since Ward has photographed/authored a number of articles for that magazine. My favorite section deals with the jade from Meso-America, used by the Olmec, Mayan and Aztec civilizations. But it also contains much on Burmese and Chinese jade. This is simply an outstanding book. Buy it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stone of Heaven, July 20, 2008

By	Nancy L. Terry "Wind Dragon" (Ontario, Ca. USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Jade (Fred Ward Gem Book Series) (Paperback)

Jade (Fred Ward Gem Book)The pictures in this book are magnificent and show jade--and jade carving at its best! In fact, it is difficult to take your eyes off the pictures long enough to read the text. Readable, not pedantic--the book definitely shows the carvers skill and how the jade speaks to them about what to carve. This book truly shows the one stone that responds to a person's "chi." If you don't believe me, get the book--then buy some really good--not dyed or infused--jade and wear it next to your skin. See . . . I told you.