Book of Donmon Teith

Presenting the history of legendary gems, this work provides the hard facts about gems - classification, valuation and engraving. It also gives prospecting and

Tells the stories behind famous diamonds, rubies, ermeralds, sapphires, opals, and pearls, and recounts how gemstones were mined

An entertaining and well-researched history of the Hope diamond Since its discovery in seventeenth-century India, the Hope diamond, a glimmering deep blue gem w

Enter into the fascinating world of precious gems through this unique volume that brings together the wonders of mineralogy and masterpieces of jewelry. Both a

'Glorious . . . anecdote and information accumulate with marvellous abundance and a passionate sense of the fascination of jewels' Spectator Amber is the tears