Gemstones (Smithsonian Handbooks)
by Cally Hall
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Book Reviews of Gemstones (Smithsonian Handbooks)
Book Review: Good Introduction
Summary: 4 Stars
I love this book. It's a great resource especially if you just need a quick guide. The charts are great. Especially nice is the section that shows stones by color.. "always color ..", "usually color ..", "sometimes color ..", etc. So if you are looking for green stones you can find them quickly!
BUT some gemstones I looked up by name, weren't to be found. That left me to go to the internet where I quickly found the gemstone.
Even so, it's a beautiful little book, quick and concise. The photos are gorgeous.
Book Review: Gemstones
Summary: 4 Stars
Just started making jewelry and this book was very helpful in picking out stones to use.Book Review: Another Great Book on Gems
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the second of the two books I purchased on gems. It is impossible to find pictures and information this great. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to learn about gems.
Book Review: woooow
Summary: 5 Stars
Never tought there were so many crystals that can be cut into gemstones. Never saw so many beautiful pics of cut loose gemstones in one place. Well explained, from formation, physical and optical properties, imitation and enhancement. Especially appreciate the color key section, with gemstones grouped according to color in which it is always, usually and sometimes available. Probably the best books on properties and identification of gemstones. I am positively THRILLED to own it, and I am only a gemstone lover and admirer.Book Review: Gemstones (Smithsonian Handbooks) by Cally Hall
Summary: 5 Stars
A great book for beginners and experienced gemstone enthusiasts alike. Information ranges from simple descriptions for identification purposes (especially inclusions), to detailed terminology for the experienced rock hound.
I have purchased so called beginners books in the past (for identification purposes) and they require expert gemmologists to understand.