Mogok - Valley of Rubies & Sapphires Mogôk - is the first major -and the most comprehensive- work in recent years on the fabled gem-mining district of Mogôk in Upper Burma (Myanmar). This millennium edition is written by Ted Themelis over a three-year period of exhaustive original research and firsthand experience on the legendary and forbidden Mogok Ruby Land. The book examines the fascinating story of the famous gem mines of Mogok in Upper Burma (Myanmar). It takes you to a breathtaking journey through the Ruby Wars, legends, myths, folklore and tales of Old Burma describing the Ruby People, their customs, traditions, religion and superstitions. Mogôk - Valley of Rubies & Sapphires is more than a book. It combines incisive text and vivid photojournalism, providing a stunning visual feast of most exciting sights of Mogok along with information, not available anywhere else.
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.. it provides insights not found in any other modern book on this region... a must for every gemologist's library. -- Gems & Gemology, Fall 2001
I did not read the book..... I literally devoured it! -- Roland Schlüssel, BUCHERER Ltd, Lucerne, Switzerland
I did not read the book..... I literally devoured it! -- Roland Schlüssel, BUCHERER Ltd, Lucerne, Switzerland
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A fine book on the Burma gemstone source.,
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This review is from: Mogok - Valley of Rubies & Sapphires (Hardcover)
The definitive book on Mogok, Myanmar (Burma) and it's gemstones. This large format book is copiously illustrated with colour photos taken by the author. Not many of us have been to Mogok as it has been closed to foreigners for many years. Mr Themelis has received special permission to go to Mogok many times during the years it took to write his book.A fascinating look into the history, customs and lives of the people, in what may be the most important gemstone producing area of the World.
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Book quality superb and most informative,
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This book was chosen on recommendation from Harshil Jewellers in India and other sources. I found this book the best ever written on the rubie mines of Mogok Mines of Burma.
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