Gemstones Of The World

Truly the ultimate one-volume book every hobbyist, jeweler, jewelry maker, and rockhound will ever need! Chock-full of more than 1,500 full-color photos showcasing each precious and semiprecious stone in both its rough and polished state, this reference book from leading geology expert Walter Schumann will be your go-to identification guide. The revised fifth edition includes important updates and a new cover. All discovered gemstones are treated with their variations. It offers complete information on each stone's formation, physical properties, and methods of working, cutting, and polishing. The book covers lesser-known gems, rocks used as precious stones, organic materials, recent discoveries, and synthetic stones. Charts and tables assist in identification and verification.