Ruby Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins, Structure and Properties of the Ruby
| By: | Various |
| Publisher: | Read Books Ltd. |
| Print ISBN: | 9781447420453 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781473394803 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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Ruby Gemstones is a curated collection of historical gemological and crystallographic articles dating from the early 1900s and earlier.
A curated volume of selected classic writings that focus on the origins, physical structure and key properties of rubies, presenting them in an accessible modern edition while preserving the original text and illustrations.
Contents include:
- A Handbook of Precious Stones by M. D. Rothschild
- A Manual of Precious Stones and Antique Gems by Hodder M. Westropp
- Gem Testing by B. W. Anderson
- Gems and Jewellery Today: An Account of the Romance and Value of Gems, Jewellery, Watches and Silverware by Marcus Baerwald
- Precious Stones and Gems: Their History, Sources and Characteristics by Edwin W. Streeter
- Questions Answered on Gems and Jewellery by Kathleen Gough
- The Story of Gems by Herbert P. Whitlock
- An Introduction to Crystallography by F. C. Phillips
Designed as an introductory reference, it aims to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of rubies’ defining features and scientific context, drawing on informative material from historically significant sources.