Gems and jewels have, since the beginning of civilization, been prized as symbols of wealth and social status or as objects endowed with magical or religious significance. This title reveals much of the history and mystique as well as giving technical advice on methods of grading and relative values of previous stones.
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Gems and jewels have, since the beginning of civilization, been prized as symbols of wealth and social status or as objects endowed with magical or religious significance. This title reveals much of the history and mystique as well as giving technical advice on methods of grading and relative values of previous stones.
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Add this copy of Gems and Jewels: a Connoisseur's Guide to cart. $34.00, like new condition, Sold by Common Crow Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pittsburgh, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Thames and Hudson.
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Fine in near fine jacket. Inscribed by Zucker on the front flyleaf. Reprint, 1987. Quarto, cloth hardcover in dust jacket, 248 pp., illustrated (much in color), clean unmarked text, Fine copy in Near Fine dust jacket, a bit of creasing or edgewear to the dust jacket. Dust jacket housed in archival dust jacket protector.
Add this copy of Gems and Jewels: a Connoisseur's Guide to cart. $37.00, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Harry N. Abrams.
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Good. Dust jacket missing. SIGNED and inscribed by the author. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Inscribed by Author, Benjamin Zucker. *** Pages are clean and unmarked. Binding is secure. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
Add this copy of A Connoisseur's Guide to Gems and Jewels to cart. $39.00, good condition, Sold by A New Leaf Used Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pine Plains, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Thames & Hudson.
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Photographs. Good in Good jacket. Large Format Hardcover Antiques: A large format hardcover in pretty good shape (except for a small tear on the bottom back of the dj on the history and value of jewels through the years. Thank you for shopping at an independent bookstore.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Gems and Jewels: a Connoisseur's Guide to cart. $42.00, like new condition, Sold by Abacus Bookshop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pittsford, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1984 by Thames & Hudson.
Add this copy of Gems and Jewels: a Connoisseur's Guide to cart. $45.04, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1984 by Thames & Hudson.
Add this copy of Gems and Jewels: a Connoisseur's Guide to cart. $54.25, very good condition, Sold by Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Marietta, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Thames & Hudson, Inc.
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VG/VG-. Light wear to dust jacket. Inscribed by author. Navy cloth over boards with gilt lettering and design. White and color-illustrated dust jacket with blue lettering. 248 pp., 256 color illustrations. Twelve chapters about rubies, sapphires, emeralds, diamonds (white and colored), pearls, amber, lapis lazuli, jade, turquoise, opals, and garnets. Extensive text. Well illustrated.
Add this copy of Gems and Jewels: a Connoisseur's Guide to cart. $67.54, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Abrams Press.
