The Natural History Museum Book of Gemstones
A concise reference guide
$37.27
- Paperback
- Release Date
31 March 2022
Summary
Gemstones have been a source of fascination for millennia, from the icy brilliance of diamond and the soft iridescence of pearl, to the deep red garnets treasured by ancient Egyptians and Victorians alike. They are used for their natural beauty in jewellery, worn for protection as talismans, associated with romance and power. They are also of scientific importance, forming over billions of years and containing secrets to the inner earth.
This book examines the world’s most commonly en…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780565092245 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0565092243 |
| Author: | Robin Hansen |
| Publisher: | The Natural History Museum |
| Imprint: | The Natural History Museum |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Release Date: | 31 March 2022 |
| Weight: | 474g |
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Critics Review
‘The detail given to each gemstone is exceptional… [the] photography is superb, and along with the photos of gemstones - many from the NHM collection themselves - there are well-selected photos of gem mineral specimens.’ Mindat.org
Robin Hansen
Robin Hansen is Curator of Minerals and Gemstones at the Natural History Museum, London. She has over thirteen years’ experience in both the mining sector and the world of private mineral collecting. In her role at the Museum she helps manage and care for the mineral and gem collections, which amount to some 185,000 specimens.
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