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100 1  Grande, Lance. 
245 10 Gems and gemstones :|btimeless natural beauty of the 
       mineral world /|cLance Grande and Allison Augustyn ; with 
       photography by John Weinstein and Lance Grande. 
264  1 Chicago :|bUniversity of Chicago Press,|c2009. 
300    369 pages :|billustrations (chiefly color), color map ;
       |c27 cm 
336    text|btxt|2rdacontent 
337    unmediated|bn|2rdamedia 
338    volume|bnc|2rdacarrier 
504    Includes bibliographical references (pages357-359) and 
       indexes. 
520 1  "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. 
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650  0 Precious stones. 
650  0 Gems. 
700 1  Augustyn, Allison. 
700 1  Weinstein, John|q(John S.),|d1955- 
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