Customer Review: Brilliant photographs of marvellous works with glorious gemstones, a far remove from the mundane we see all too often. The skill of master gemstone cutters is outstanding. It's already a much thumbed addition to my library of jewelry works.
Customer Review: You should not miss this book if you like gems.
Written in a very didactic way. It is one of those books that must have a place in your library/book shelf.
Customer Review: This book was so good as a resource that our daughter wanted a second one...she is in the jewelry business and uses it as a great reference book. It contains great detailed photos of the gem stones, natural and cut, where they are mined and a bit of history with each, also.
Customer Review: EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT GEMSTONES IS RIGHT HERE IN THIS BOOK!!! I HAVE ANOTHER GEM BOOK AND THIS ONE WILL GO VERY WELL WITH IT!!! EXCELLENT COLORFUL PICTURES AND INTERESTING INFORMATION!! FOR SEASONED GEM LOVERS OR NOVEAU GEM LOVERS--THIS IS A DEFINITE BOOK TO HAVE IN YOUR COLLECTION,... more info
Customer Review: it did not cover some of the rocks & minerals more common to the state
of oregon. i was looking for something more helpful for oregon such as
common opal, opal, agates, and gem stones ect. and understould it was a
book not a folding deal . it is real limted thing not a book... more info
Customer Review: This is the book you want to buy. I have lots of books but this one has color photos of 430 gemstones and descriptions and uses of each. It is a small compact book that I keep handy when purchasing stones. My clients love this book so much they have purchased it also. You won't be dissatisfied with... more info
Customer Review: This is a very well researched classical approach to the use of gemstones in the ancient sciences of India.
It would still be best to have a qualified teacher if you are interested in putting this information to use, but it is a great text to support study.
Customer Review: If you are like me, you get ideas when you don't have the time to bead. Conversely, when you have time, sometimes you're just stuck. What to make, what colors to use, how to mix it? I have never made any project exactly like the writer did it. I have to put my own stamp on things. This book gets me... more info
