Gemstones of the World: Newly Revised Fifth Edition

This most recent volume has updated my little research library. Each new edition has new stones and this one can stand alone as complete. It was listed as used in good condition. It is perfect and ThriftBooks.com got it to me quickly.

It arrived in great condition and is full of all kinds of information. More information than I expected even. I'm very happy with this book and highly recommend it if you like anything gemstone related.

This is the perfect book for adults who enjoy making jewelry, and who care about the gemstones in their more natural condition. there are plenty of fine books out there that teach the how to of basic jewelry making. But this book teaches gemstones as rocks. It doesn’t neglect the pretty pastime of playing with gems, of course. But it is more wholistic than most. I do wish it was a little larger so I could see the text more easily. —Mrs.M (Old Lady)

If you only need or want one book on gemstones I recommend you order this one! Comprehensive, detailed, quality photos that help you recognize and identify. As a photographer myself I can't say enough good things about the quality of the photography. Excellent data on almost every gemstone under the sun, including information on things like gemstone cuts and maps of mining areas. It's like a mini library with info on inclusions and hardness and a quick overview in the back to find a gemstone by color. I love that it contains the same information you would study at the gemology institute - scientic data like light reflexion index ... I especially appreciated the section on new gemstones on the market and the section on enhanced gemstones and just what that means. If you like gemstones, want to build a collection or just have reliable information at your fingertips before you buy jewelry on line, this is a definite guide - highly recommended!

The cover that wraps around the hardback itself was ripped but luckily the hardback underneath has the same glossy design so I threw it away, but the book itself is awesome it's the shipping, as always with Amazon, that's the problem. Why put a book in a box three times it's size with no filler to keep it stationary/ cushion falls? Corners were slightly damaged but overall still looks good, thank God. At the end of the day I recommend this product to those interested. I'm two years into working as a jeweler and have been wanting to educate myself on stones. Price is good and beat a car drive to a bookshop sometimes.

HARD COVER BOOK WITH BEAUTIFUL COLOR PICTURES. COPIUS AMOUNTS OF INFORMATION ABOUT CRYSTALS AND STONES. WOULD SUGGEST THIS BOOK IF YOU ARE A REAL COLLECTOR.

Great book, nice portable size, and tons of information.

I personally own an earlier version of this book and I use it all the time. I have found over the years that I can rely on the information. What I really appreciate about the book is that it gives a description in language that I can understand and then it gives information that a gemologist needs to know. The pictures are quality too. I purchased this book for my grandson (10 years old) who is showing interest in the gemstone world. It could be a bit overwhelming to a younger person, but I also bought the Eyewitness Gemstone book to go along with this one. I wanted to be sure he had a book that gave factual, accurate information and be able to find just about any gemstone he could come across. So at this point in time, this book is more like a reference book for him.

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O livro é excelente para quem quer aprofundar no estudo das pedras preciosas!

Love this book, it is like a mini encyclopedia about gemstones from A to Z, the quality of the pictures are not that great

Liked the book

Very informative book supported by great photographs.