The Natural History Museum Book of Gemstones: A concise reference guide

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Gübelin, Eduard J. and John I. Koivula (2004) Photoatlas of Inclusions in Gemstones [Volume 1]. Opinio Publishers, Basel. ISBN: 3-03999-041-1 Anderson, Basil W. (1990) Gem Testing. Rev. by E. A. Jobbins. Butterworth, London. ISBN: 0-408-02320-1 Gems & Gemology in Review: Treated Diamonds (2008) Gemological Institute of America, Carlsbad, California. ISBN: 978-0-87311-054-9 Roskin, Gary A. (1994) Photo Masters for Diamond Grading. Gemworld International, Northbrook, Illinois. ISBN: 0-9641-7330-1 Liddicoat, Richard T. Handbook of Gem Identification. (1989) Gemological Institute of America, Santa Monica, California. ISBN: 0-8731-1021-8

Added 4 new types of Gemstone slots: Combat ( Jasper, Sapphire, Ruby, or Amethyst only), Defensive ( Ruby or Amethyst only), Offensive ( Jasper or Sapphire only), and Mining ( Jade, Amber or Topaz only). Winter, Colin H. (2003) A Students Guide to Spectroscopy. OPL Press, Leatherhead, Surrey. ISBN: 0-954-48530-0 Harlow, George.E., ed. (1998) The Nature of Diamonds. Press Syndicate of the Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, New York. Gemstones are the only Collection items which have 5 tiers ( Rough, Flawed, Fine, Flawless and Perfect). We have loose gemstones and semi-precious stones for jewellery making in a huge range of shapes and cuts. Customise your gemstones to suit your requirements and create unique jewellery pieces that your customers will adore.

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Perfect gems can no longer be crafted with 80 Flawless gems, and are created in The Forge instead, with a requirement of HotM 5 and Gemstone Collection 10. Zaitsev, A.M. (2001) Optical Properties of Diamond: a Data Handbook. Springer, Berlin and New York. ISBN: 354066582X As the one of the leading gemstone suppliers in the UK, we have a specially curated range of gemstone books to help you identify different types of precious stones and gemstones, get inspiration for your jewellery making projects, and learn how to set semi-precious stones to create gorgeous rings, earrings and other jewellery items. Cabochon Gemstones Hodgkinson, Alan (2015) Gem Testing Techniques. Valerie Hodgkinson, Edinburgh. www.gemtestingtechniques.co.uk

We have an extensive range of precious and semi-precious stones that are ideal for jewellery making. Whether you’re looking for agate, zirconium, diamonds or moissanite gemstones from renowned specialists Charles and Colvard, at Cooksongold you are sure to find exactly what you need. Our range of semi-precious stones are ideal for creating jewellery that is truly unique. Loose Gemstones in Unique Cuts, Shapes, and Sizes Schumann, Walter. (2009) Gemstones of the World. Newly rev. and expanded 4th ed. Sterling, New York. A fantastic book about stealing Colombian emeralds. Sometimes you can find the movie on cable staring Ryan O'Niel. The book is better. Field, J.E., ed. (1992) Properties of natural and synthetic diamond. Academic Press, London and New York. ISBN: 0122553527 Campbell Pedersen, Maggie (2004) Gem and Ornamental Materials of Organic Origin. Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, England. ISBN: 0-750-65852-5Gems & Gemology in Review: Synthetic Diamonds (2005) Gemological Institute of America, Carlsbad, California. ISBN: 0-87311-050-1

Gem Reference Guide (1993) Gemological Institute of America, Santa Monica, California. ISBN: 0-87311-029-3Gems & Gemology in Review: Synthetic Diamonds. (2005) Gemological Institute of America, Carlsbad, CA. Designed for beginners and experienced collectors alike, this gemology book explores what gemstones are, how they are classified, and how to identify them by their physical and optical properties. It also shows you how they were fashioned and imitated throughout history. Learn the differences between varieties of cut and uncut stones, organic gemstones, and precious metals. It includes a glossary for many more technical and scientific terms and over 800 high-quality photos of gems. It's the ideal gift for any budding gemologist

O’Donoghue, Michael, ed. (2006) Gems: Their Sources, Description and Identification. Butterworth-Heinemann, Boston. ISBN: 978-0-75065-856-0 Liddicoat, Richard T. (1989) Handbook of Gem Identification. 12th ed., rev., Gemological Institute of America, Santa Monica, CA .

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