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000342704 1001_ $$aGrande, Lance.
000342704 24510 $$aGems and gemstones :$$btimeless natural beauty of the mineral world /$$cLance Grande and Allison Augustyn ; with photography by John Weinstein and Lance Grande.
000342704 260__ $$aChicago :$$bUniversity of Chicago Press,$$c2009.
000342704 300__ $$a369 p. :$$bcol. ill. ;$$c27 cm.
000342704 504__ $$aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
000342704 5050_ $$aIntroduction to gems -- The formation of gems -- The classification of inorganic gems -- Inorganic gem types -- Inorganic gems not described here -- Organically dervived gems -- Organic gem types -- Precious metals (primarily gold) -- Synethetic gems, simulant gems, and augmentation --  Mining -- Ethics --  Folkore, mysticism, and magic --  Birthstones -- History of The Field Museum's Gem Halls -- Exhibition team for the Grainger Hall of Gems.
000342704 5201_ $$a"Gems and Gemstones features nearly 300 color images of the cut gems, precious and semiprecious stones, gem-quality mineral specimens, and fine jewelry that are all part of the new Grainger Hall of Gems at The Field Museum. The book and exhibition explore the relationship between finished gems and their natural origin: while beautiful as faceted and polished pieces of jewelry, gems are often just as lovely - or even more so - as gemstones in their natural state. For example, an aquamarine or emerald as originally found in a mine with its natural crystal faces can be as stunning as any cut-and-polished gem prepared for a ring, bracelet, or necklace.  Thoughtful of both ancient and modern times, Gems and Gemstones also includes fun-filled facts and anecdotes that broaden the historical portrait of each specimen.  And for anyone who has ever marveled at the innovations of top jewelry designers, Gems and Gemstones features an array of polished stones, gold objects, and creations from around the world."--Book jacket.
000342704 650_0 $$aPrecious stones.
000342704 650_0 $$aGems.
000342704 7001_ $$aAugustyn, Allison.
000342704 7001_ $$aWeinstein, John.
000342704 85200 $$bgen$$hQE392$$i.G675$$i2009
000342704 85642 $$3Contributor biographical information$$uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1010/2009015681-b.html
000342704 85642 $$3Publisher description$$uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1010/2009015681-d.html
000342704 85641 $$3Table of contents only$$uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1010/2009015681-t.html
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