Nature Guide: Gems: The World in Your Hands

Compact and easy-to-use, "Nature Guide: Gems" provides a thorough introduction and detailed, clearly illustrated profiles of hundreds of examples of precious metals, cut stones, and organics. Packed with stunning photography and key information provided by expert contributors, "Nature Guide: Gems" is carefully structured, with catalog entries organized into easily understood groups that the newcomer will have no difficulty in navigating and the more experienced reader will appreciate.