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Part of the Fred Ward Gem Book Series. This lavishly illustrated book in the all-color series includes History, China and the Stone of Heaven, the Olmec, Maya, and Aztecs, the Maori in New Zealand, Jade Today, and Buying & Caring for Jade. This book provides the ideal introduction to one of the world's oldest and most famous materials. Follow author Fred Ward around the world in search for the most significant examples of nephrite and jadeite, the two rocks known as jade.
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For fourteen years Fred Ward created, wrote, and photographed National Geographic Magazine's legendary gemstone series. He has now greatly expanded his classic work into the 8-book Fred Ward Gem Book Series, complete with new photographs and text. His easy-to-read accurate text provides you what you need to know to buy and enjoy the world's most historic and beautiful gems. Mr. Ward's award-winning photographs make each page a visual feast. This book is part of "America's Most Popular Gem Book Series."
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Although there are many large voumes on jade, I truly consider yours as one of the most concise, most complete, and most beautiful, and I wish to congratuate you most enthusiastically... -- Dr. E. Gubelin, C.G., F.G.A.
Fred Ward has done it again, this time with a notoriously difficult subject... extensive and excellent picture coverage is included. The book is a delight. -- British Journal of Gemmology
Jewelers interested in learning more about jade would benefit from Fred Ward's latest publication... packed with history, lore, sources, current market data, and information on how to buy and care for this material. -- National Jeweler Magazine
Fred Ward has done it again, this time with a notoriously difficult subject... extensive and excellent picture coverage is included. The book is a delight. -- British Journal of Gemmology
Jewelers interested in learning more about jade would benefit from Fred Ward's latest publication... packed with history, lore, sources, current market data, and information on how to buy and care for this material. -- National Jeweler Magazine
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- PublisherGembooks
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 0963372343
- ISBN 13 9780963372345
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages64
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