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💎 Unlock the world of gems before everyone else does!
The newly revised fifth edition of 'Gemstones of the World' is a comprehensive, visually rich guide featuring over 1,800 gemstones. It combines expert insights with detailed charts, diagrams, and full-color photos, making it an essential resource for gemologists, collectors, and hobbyists seeking authoritative and accessible gemstone knowledge.
| Best Sellers Rank | 19,563 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 3 in Antique & Collectable Jewellery 6 in Rocks, Minerals & Fossils 15 in Geology |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,004) |
| Dimensions | 12.45 x 2.54 x 19.3 cm |
| Edition | 5th |
| ISBN-10 | 1454909536 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1454909538 |
| Item weight | 644 g |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| Publication date | 2 July 2013 |
| Publisher | Sterling |
K**T
Gemstone book
I love this book, very informative.
P**L
Extremely easy reading with all you need to know
So I purchased this book and it was my “ Go to “ for gems before I took my gemologists class. I often read it and it still has the best information, images and descriptions of each gem . Definitely recommend this for anyone interested in gemology or as a reference to help identify.
A**N
Good
👌 awesome thanks
L**N
Comprehensive!
Great little book covering all aspects of the subject. If someone wanted to know more they’d need to do an apprenticeship!
G**C
Good reference book
Having a 1st Edition I decided to update to the current version. This is a very informative book and has been used by me extensively over the years as reference. It is clear and concise with good photos. The latest version (fifth edition) uses the same photos and I felt these could have been upgraded and expanded upon. One of the best books in my collection. Small in size and portable.
N**L
Great book and excellent delivery
Great book excellent text on Gem stones together with easy accessible information and beautiful photographs. Its quite hard to get this book in the UK. The Seller ( company) was excellent , I had a small question and it was answered very quickly. It had to come from America but still arrived 2 weeks ahead of time.
G**G
Very comprehensive
Has everything you need to know about gemstones. There is even a section on using them for healing. Some of the terminology takes a bit of getting used to but a fascinating read about gemstone production, history, type, where found and loads more. I also like that it is hard back and small enough to carry. Also packed with colour photos. Recommended.
M**N
Factual
Only thing with this book is it didn’t really have the crystal information I wanted on a particular stone.
M**L
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C**N
Love this book, it is like a mini encyclopedia about gemstones from A to Z, the quality of the pictures are not that great
H**S
This most recent volume has updated my little research library. Each new edition has new stones and this one can stand alone as complete. It was listed as used in good condition. It is perfect and ThriftBooks.com got it to me quickly.
J**G
Liked the book
L**N
Very informative book supported by great photographs.
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