Identification of Gemstones - Softcover

O'Donoghue, Michael; Joyner, Louise

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750655127 ISBN 13: 9780750655125

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2003

Synopsis

A comprehensive reference guide to gem and ornamental materials, this book deals with each gem species, outlining all the features a gem tester has to know before making an identification.

The experienced author team describe not only each natural gem species, but also their synthetic counterparts, and the materials used as imitations, demonstrating how to avoid potentially costly mistakes.

End of chapter summaries, details of further reading, and the companion web site combine to provide all the support needed by professional gemmologists, antique and gemstone dealers, jewellers and students.

* Learn how to put the theory of identification into practice with this accessible guide
* 60 full colour photographs to illustrate identifying features
* Chapter summaries and companion website support provide easy understanding and reference

About this title

Book Description:

An invaluable guide to identifying gems and other ornamental materials

About the Author:

Louise Joyner has a background in geology and is a Fellow of the Geological Society. She has worked in Archaeological science at the Fitch Laboratory, British School, at Athens, Greece, the Department of Archaeology and Prehistory, University of Sheffield, and is currently at the Department of Scientific Research, the British Museum, London, UK. A Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, she has a Diploma in Gemmology and was awarded the Anderson-Bank prize is 2000. Her research interests include gemmology, lithics, ancient pigments, ceramics, plasters and mudbricks.

About this edition

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0750655127
• ISBN 13: 9780750655125
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384