History, Culture & Belief
Crystals & Gems
Published by Dorling Kindersley Limited
Ages Adults (18+) • Hardback • 192 pages
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About This Book
People have prized crystals and gemstones since prehistory, trading them as currency, wearing them as decoration and using them as symbols of status and love. This exploration moves from the science behind precious and semi-precious stones to their more intangible, harder-to-explain qualities, before turning to some of the world's most famous and infamous jewels - among them the 1,404-carat Star of Adam sapphire and the so-called "cursed" Hope Diamond.
Inside This Book
- 01 Explores the science behind precious and semi-precious stones
- 02 Profiles famous gemstones, including the Star of Adam sapphire and the Hope Diamond
Book Details
Publication
PublisherDorling Kindersley Limited
ISBN9780241569924
Reading Information
Age GroupAdults (18+)
LanguageEnglish
BindingHardback
Pages192
Classification
Store CategoryHistory, Culture & Belief
Sub CategoryCrystal & Gemstones
Physical Details
DimensionsW: 155 mm × H: 200 mm × T: 20 mm
Weight472 g