Gemstones: A Complete Color Reference for Precious and Semiprecious Stones of the World
- ISBN-10
- 1435106105
- ISBN-13
- 9781435106109
- Series
- Gemstones
- Category
- Gems
- Pages
- 319
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008
- Authors
- Karen Hurrell, Mary L. Johnson
Description
This fascinating work provides a truly stunning visual guide to the beautiful world of gemstones.
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