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Author |
: Richard W. Hughes |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 816 |
Release |
: 2017-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0964509717 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780964509719 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
Synopsis Ruby and Sapphire by : Richard W. Hughes
From the dawn of time, ruby and sapphire have both attracted and fascinated humans in ways that few other items could.While objects of desire are found throughout the natural world, physical beauty is too often ephemeral. From the allure of a man, woman, flower or butterfly, through the fleeting moments of a sunset, there is little that lasts and practically nothing that can be passed down to our descendants. The exception is precious stones. Not only are they the most durable creations of mother nature, but their visual splendor is truly eternal.In this companion to his 2013 book, Ruby & Sapphire--A Collector's Guide, Richard Hughes examines these gems from the gemological standpoint, delving into these gems not just from the aesthetic, but also from the scientific point of view.The product of nearly 40 years of firsthand experience, it covers every aspect of the subject from A-Z. History, sources, prices, quality analysis, synthetics and treatments, everything is here. Ruby & Sapphire--A Gemologist's Guide represents the most comprehensive book ever written on a single precious stone. With over 1000 photos, maps and illustrations and 3500 references, it is nothing less than a tour-de-force of gemological scholarship.
Author |
: Ted Themelis |
Publisher |
: Ted Themelis |
Total Pages |
: 280 |
Release |
: 2000 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015058153241 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (41 Downloads) |
Synopsis Mogôk by : Ted Themelis
Author |
: Anne Lovett |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 340 |
Release |
: 2016-12-16 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0996070966 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780996070966 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Synopsis Rubies from Burma by : Anne Lovett
In a rural middle Georgia town during World War II, a plucky young girl takes risks to keep her beautiful, sultry older sister from ditching the handsome and kind Army officer the little sister hopelessly loves.
Author |
: S. K. Samuels |
Publisher |
: Sks Enterprises |
Total Pages |
: 254 |
Release |
: 2003-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0972532307 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780972532303 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (07 Downloads) |
Synopsis Burma Ruby by : S. K. Samuels
Author |
: L. A. N. Iyer |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 112 |
Release |
: 2007 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015070121978 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (78 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Geology and Gem-stones of the Mogok Stone Tract, Burma by : L. A. N. Iyer
Author |
: Richard W. Wise |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2006 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0972822380 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780972822381 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Synopsis Secrets of the Gem Trade by : Richard W. Wise
The definitive book for anyone wanting to learn how the best gemologists in the world evaluate precious gems, and what makes one stone merely a good stone versus a truly fabulous museum-quality gem. The author, Richard W. Wise, is one of the world's foremost gemologists.
Author |
: Diane Morgan |
Publisher |
: Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages |
: 193 |
Release |
: 2007-11-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780313087196 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0313087199 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (96 Downloads) |
Synopsis Fire and Blood by : Diane Morgan
The ruby is the world's most precious and rare stone. For the ancient Hindus, the ruby was Rajnapura: the Gem of Gems, at whose heart surges an eternal, unquenchable flame. Yet, for all its rarity and beauty, the ruby has always been a slightly sinister stone. Indian legend says the ruby was born from the blood of a demon. Indeed, the ruby is very close to a wild, living being: fiery, passionate, and dangerous. It has been at the center of love and wars, a symbol of passion, greed, and strong magic. Ancient sages and modern crystal healers have credited it with strange powers—from the granting of prophetic insight to protecting one from bullets. It has long been part of the human journey: coveted, fought over, and feared. Morgan considers all the beautiful and terrifying facets of this magnificent stone: scientific, economic, mythological, and spiritual. She discusses the great stones and great heists of the ruby world—and the famous fakes, too—the great Black Prince and renowned Timur. She closes with a discussion of the making of synthetic rubies and the laser beam.
Author |
: American Museum of Natural History |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 335 |
Release |
: 1994 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1558592733 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781558592735 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Synopsis Minerals and Gems by : American Museum of Natural History
An introduction to the American Museum of Natural History's collection, and a concise guide to minerals and gems. The book displays 300 specimens from the museum's collection while also explaining the fundamental properties of minerals and gems.
Author |
: Richard W. Hughes |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 383 |
Release |
: 2014 |
ISBN-10 |
: 616914503X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9786169145035 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (3X Downloads) |
Synopsis Ruby & Sapphire by : Richard W. Hughes
Author |
: Amy Chua |
Publisher |
: Anchor |
Total Pages |
: 370 |
Release |
: 2004-01-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781400076376 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1400076374 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Synopsis World on Fire by : Amy Chua
The reigning consensus holds that the combination of free markets and democracy would transform the third world and sweep away the ethnic hatred and religious zealotry associated with underdevelopment. In this revelatory investigation of the true impact of globalization, Yale Law School professor Amy Chua explains why many developing countries are in fact consumed by ethnic violence after adopting free market democracy. Chua shows how in non-Western countries around the globe, free markets have concentrated starkly disproportionate wealth in the hands of a resented ethnic minority. These “market-dominant minorities” – Chinese in Southeast Asia, Croatians in the former Yugoslavia, whites in Latin America and South Africa, Indians in East Africa, Lebanese in West Africa, Jews in post-communist Russia – become objects of violent hatred. At the same time, democracy empowers the impoverished majority, unleashing ethnic demagoguery, confiscation, and sometimes genocidal revenge. She also argues that the United States has become the world’s most visible market-dominant minority, a fact that helps explain the rising tide of anti-Americanism around the world. Chua is a friend of globalization, but she urges us to find ways to spread its benefits and curb its most destructive aspects.