Combining stunning photographs with expert knowledge, this book is a dazzling guide to precious stones, organic gems, and precious metals.
Discover the intriguing stories of the world's most famous ……続きを見る
Discover the history of precious, semi-precious, and organic gemstones, their scientific properties, their mythical powers, and their traditional uses.
Humans have been beguiled and fascinated by ge……続きを見る
An entertaining and well-researched history of the Hope diamond
Since its discovery in seventeenth-century India, the Hope diamond, a glimmering deep blue gem weighing over 45 carats, has been shrou……続きを見る
Renunciation is a core value in the Buddhist tradition, but Buddhism is not necessarily austere. Jewelsーalong with heavenly flowers, rays of rainbow light, and dazzling deitiesーshape the literatur……続きを見る
