The Book of the Pearl: Its History, Art, Science and Industry (Dover Jewelry and Metalwork)
ISBN-13:
9780486422763
ISBN-10:
0486422763
Edition:
New edition
Author:
George Frederick Kunz, Charles Hugh Stevenson
Publication date:
2011
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Format:
Paperback
672 pages
Category:
Engineering
,
Agricultural Sciences
,
Geology
,
Earth Sciences
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ISBN-13:
9780486422763
ISBN-10:
0486422763
Edition:
New edition
Author:
George Frederick Kunz, Charles Hugh Stevenson
Publication date:
2011
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Format:
Paperback
672 pages
Category:
Engineering
,
Agricultural Sciences
,
Geology
,
Earth Sciences
Summary
The Book of the Pearl: Its History, Art, Science and Industry (Dover Jewelry and Metalwork) (ISBN-13: 9780486422763 and ISBN-10: 0486422763), written by authors
George Frederick Kunz, Charles Hugh Stevenson, was published by Dover Publications in 2011.
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This monumental, profusely illustrated volume by two noted authorities is probably the largest single collection of data on the subject of pearls. Its enormous amount of detailed information covers their origin and history, structure, and form; the pearl fisheries of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas; fascinating facts and lore on pearl-culture and pearl-farming; the gem's mystical and medicinal properties; famous pearl collections around the world; and much more. Over 180 illustrations enhance the highly readable text, sure to intrigue any lover of gems.
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