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Gemstones by Cally Hall (Paperback, 2000)
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Authors: Hall, Cally. Gemstones (DK Handbooks). Title: Gemstones (DK Handbooks). Binding: Paperback. Weight: 136 Gms. Condition: Good. Publish Date: 13/04/2000.
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The Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Gemstones is packed with more than 800 vivid full-colour photographs of more than 130 varieties of cut and uncut stones organic gemstones and precious metals. With authoritative text clear photography and a systematic approach this concise guide to identification enables you to recognize each gemstone instantly. Photo-Encyclopedic Approach Each expertly written entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the gemstone's chief characteristics and distinguishing features. Additional colour illustrations and photographs show uncut stones colour variations and a range of popular cuts while colour-coded bands provide at-a-glance facts for quick reference. Identification Made Easy For beginners and established enthusiasts alike the Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Gemstones explains what a gemstone is how and where gemstones occur what natural properties they possess and how they have been fashioned and imitated through the ages. To help you in the initial stages of identification a colour key illustrates the variety of colours found within natural and synthetic gemstones. A concise glossary explains the relevant scientific and technical terms.Product Identifiers
PublisherDorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN-139780751327311
eBay Product ID (ePID)87777196
Product Key Features
Book TitleGemstones
AuthorCally Hall
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicNatural Materials
Publication Year2000
Number of Pages160 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height211mm
Item Width147mm
Item Weight286g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorCally Hall
Series TitleDk Handbooks
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 12 Jun, 2016
easy, simple and informative
just want you would expect from a pocketbook style book, nice quality pictures with lots of information without the jargon, perfect when you quickly want to look up a stone. i like the colour guide so it is easy to match and stone to the correct name purely on colour and texture. great little guide!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 Feb, 2022
Book
Good book giving details on gem stone with nice pictures and information on each stoneVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Aug, 2021
Succinct and informative
Only wanted one copy but got two. VG book, could have used a third!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 Feb, 2019
Clear, concise, informative.
Bought for a 6 year old boy who is obsessed with gemstones and he takes it everywhere with him!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Sep, 2017
Gemstones (DK Handbooks) by Hall
Great book, full of helpful photos and detail.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Feb, 2025
Says what it is
Good pictures with easy to understandVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 May, 2019
great value
great info and photosVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 Jun, 2018
My opinion
I was very pleased with the information set out regarding the different gems.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Feb, 2018
GOOD BOOK
REALLY INFORMATIVE BOOK WITH GOOD CLEAR PICTURESVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Mar, 2018
Gemstone book
Came quickVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
