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RUBY & SAPPHIRE by Richard W. Hughes is one of the finest books ever published on precious stones. It contains a wealth of information, including prices, quality analysis, sources, history, treatments and identification. This book is suitable for libraries, museums, auction houses, jewelers, gemologists, collectors, manufacturers, gem traders, miners, geologists, consumers – in short, anyone with an interest in precious stones.

Over 130 gemstones are depicted with description, occurrence, composition, crystal structure, luster, and other details. Very good reference book to gems, stones and bones used in jewelry and ornamentations. Easy to use and read.

This book is an excellent source of information for people interested in the field of gemmology. We have found that the contents covers a wide range of topics and presented in an easily understood format. It is a concise and well-illustrated book which makes it ideal as a reference book.

A dictionary with over 16,000 entries pertaining to gems and gemology, containing comprehensive definitions, with diagrams and figures. Combines all of the information usually listed in separate references to create a complete and functional lexicon.

Full of gemstone lore that will dazzle, and impress. Great selling tool for anyone in the jewelry or gem trade. Gems in Myth, Legend, and Lore by Bruce Knuth was selected as one of three national finalists for the 2000 Benjamin Franklin Award for the New Age (metaphysical, spiritual) category. The Benjamin Franklin Awards are sponsored by the Publisher's Marketing Association, and celebrate excellence in editorial and design content for titles published in 1999.