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Gem : the definitive visual guide Cover Image Book

Gem : the definitive visual guide / author and consultant, Ronald L. Bonewitz.

Bonewitz, Ra, (author.).

Summary:

"Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth's finest jewels. Following a foreword from Aja Raden, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. From agate to zoisite, everything under the Sun is encapsulated in spectacular photography and accessible text. Discover the intriguing stories of the world's most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Trace the history of gemmology, learn all about the key characteristics of precious and semi-precious stones, and discover the science behind some of their more unusual and mysterious properties"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 074407374X
  • ISBN: 9780744073744
  • Physical Description: 440 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
  • Edition: New edition, Second edition, American edition.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : DK, 2023.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Smithsonian"--Cover.
Includes index.

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Subject: Gems.
Jewelry.
Minerals.
Precious metals.
Precious stones.

Available copies

  • 4 of 4 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)

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  • 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Marion Library 553.8 BON (Text) 37810435804652 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Canton Library 553.8 Bonewitz (Text) 33115007698192 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield 553.8 Bon (Text) 38955500081204 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Swannanoa Library 553.8 GEM (Text) 0020513568087 Adult Nonfiction Available -