Synopsis
This classic study begins with a general analysis of precious stones followed by descriptions of their cutting and mounting and the ways in which their value and authenticity are assessed. The remainder of this volume focuses on the diamond: its characteristics; its natural occurrences and artificial production; and its use in jewelry. 52 figures.
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Precious Stones, Vol. 1 (Dover Jewelry and Metalwork)
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Dover Publications (edition Revised), 1968
ISBN 10: 0486219100
ISBN 13: 9780486219103
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Revised. It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience. Seller Inventory # 0486219100-11-1
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Precious Stones, Vol. 1 (Dover Jewelry and Metalwork)
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Precious Stones, Vol. 1 (Dover Jewelry and Metalwork)
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Precious Stones, Volume I
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Dover Publications, New York, NY, 1968
ISBN 10: 0486219100
ISBN 13: 9780486219103
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 260 pp. Tightly bound. Spine not compromised. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. This is volume I of a two volume set. Originally published in 1968 this copy is a new printing. Seller Inventory # 081610
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Precious Stones, Vol. 1 (Dover Jewelry and Metalwork)
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Precious Stones, Vol. 1 (Dover Jewelry and Metalwork)
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dover Publications June 1968 Binding: Trade Paperback. Seller Inventory # 110241
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Precious Stones (2 Volumes)
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Dover Publications, Inc., NY, 1968
ISBN 10: 0486219100
ISBN 13: 9780486219103
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Trade Paperback. Condition: Good +. No Jacket. Reprint. 2 Volumes. An unabridged and corrected republication of the work originally published in 1 volume in 1904, to which has been added a new Foreword with addenda by Edward Olsen. A popular account of their characters, occurrence and applications with an introduction to their determination, for mineralogists, lapidaries, jewellers, etc. With an Appendix on pearls and coral. Color plates, B&W drawings and maps. The covers are slightly sun-faded. Bindings tight, text clean. 968. Seller Inventory # 40816
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Precious Stones (Two Volumes)
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Dover Publications, Inc., New York, NY, 1968
ISBN 10: 0486219100
ISBN 13: 9780486219103
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Wrappers. Condition: Very Good Minus. No Jacket. VG-. Good copy of this two volume Dover Reprint. Minor bumping and shelfwear to covers. Seller Inventory # K2898
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Precious Stones Volume I.
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Paperback. Condition: As New. Vol. I of a two-volume set, with a wealth of information on all aspects of gemmology from assembling collections to cutting and polishing stones., republished from the 1904 edition. 260 pages, color and b/w plates.; Vol. I of Two ; 6 x 9 ". Seller Inventory # 56577