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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 553.8074753 EAN: 9780810927582 ISBN: 0810927586 Label: "Harry N. Abrams, Inc." Manufacturer: "Harry N. Abrams, Inc." Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 144 Publication Date: September 01, 2005 Publisher: "Harry N. Abrams, Inc." Studio: "Harry N. Abrams, Inc." Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History holds the world's greatest collection of gems. In this beautiful book, now available in paperback, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, curator of the National Gem and Mineral Collection, discusses everything from diamonds, rubies, and emeralds to jade and lapis lazuli, as well as the Hope Diamond and other world-famous stones in the museum's collection. More than 100 stunning photographs capture the colors and brilliance of these wonders of the mineral kingdom. Average Rating:
 Rating: - A gem on gemsExcellent information on the history of gemstones, understanding color and cuts. Exquisite examples, beautifully photographed. A must for anyone interested in gemstones or the history of jewelry. Rating: - Great Balance of Text & PhotosThis review is for the paperback version of the book, which I loved. It has a lovely balance of terrific photos & explanations of the various sources of the featured gems. It serves as a nice beginning reference when you have heard the terms sapphire & red sapphire (huh? I thought red gems were rubys or spinels) and would like to know more about which gems are related to others. And did I say the photos are just wonderful? Enjoy! Rating: - Stunning photography; an amazing collection"The National Gem Collection," by Jeffrey E. Post, features photographs by Chip Clark. The book is a beautiful celebration of the title collection, which is part of the Smithsonian Institution. The informative text discusses the history of the collection, facts about types of different gemstones, and specific pieces in the collection. The full-color photography is really stunning, and brings a rich assortment of gems to glorious life. Some of the historic pieces pictured are the blue ... Read More Rating: - BeautifulThis is a beautiful book with lots of interesting information on the gem collection. Rating: - Superlative Photography & Informative TextIf you have visited the National Collection and want a souvenir to remind you of the stunning array of unique World Class Gems then this is the book for you. Both the format of the book and the superlative quality of the photography make this book the next best thing to being in the exhibition hall. There is a fairly light weight coverage of the gemmology in the text, but it mostly focusses on the history and ownership of these fabulous gems. The National Collection is unique, no where else in the ... Read More 
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