National Gem Collection
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.18 (590 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0810936909 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
It focuses on over 10,000 gemstones and jewellery pieces in Washington's National Museum of Natural History, including the Hope Diamond.. Published to coincide with the opening of the Smithsonian's newly reconstructed gem and mineral hall, this volume offers an overview of the world of gems
Lib., Johnson CityCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. Natural Science Book Club alternate selection.?Stephen Allan Patrick, East Tennessee State Univ. Recommended for most libraries. Curator Post has compiled an informative work that highlights one of the world's most famous and visited gem collections. Following an introductory chapter focusing on gem basics (cutting, measurement, color) and a brief history of the collection, the five remaining chapters describe historical jewels in the collection, diamonds, corundum (rubies and sapphire
"Five Stars" according to Sharon Brockmeier. It was in great condition.. A Customer said Beautiful. This is a beautiful book with lots of interesting information on the gem collection.. Ray Barnes said very nice to peruse. This book is more suited to enjoying the pictures than the text, but both are fine in every way. Almost all the stones in the book have exceptional color - or colors as the case may be. The front cover, going roughly from top to bottom counter clockwise, features a 99.8"very nice to peruse" according to Ray Barnes. This book is more suited to enjoying the pictures than the text, but both are fine in every way. Almost all the stones in the book have exceptional color - or colors as the case may be. The front cover, going roughly from top to bottom counter clockwise, features a 99.82 carat fluorite, sitting on top of the 858 carat uncut Gachala Emerald (and the original cover looks way better),. carat fluorite, sitting on top of the 858 carat uncut Gachala Emerald (and the original cover looks way better),
. Smithsonian Institution is the most visited museum complex in the world, with more than 30 million annual visitors