Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1332239897 ISBN 13: 9781332239894
Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating world of precious stones, exploring their scientific properties, artistic significance, and historical allure. The author's passion for these natural wonders shines through, as they guide readers through a comprehensive exploration of gemmology. Published during a time of burgeoning interest in gemology, this book offers valuable insights into the identification, classification, and appreciation of precious stones. It delves into the optical properties, crystal forms, and origins of various gems, providing a foundation for understanding their unique beauty. Beyond the scientific aspects, this book explores the artistic and cultural significance of precious stones throughout history. From the ancient fascination with gemstones to their use in modern jewelry, the author examines the enduring allure and symbolism associated with these treasures of the Earth. Ultimately, this book reveals that the value of precious stones extends far beyond their monetary worth. They are windows into the Earth's history, sources of artistic inspiration, and objects of enduring fascination for people across cultures and time. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1332239897 ISBN 13: 9781332239894
Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1332239897 ISBN 13: 9781332239894
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.