Diamonds And Precious Stones

""Diamonds and Precious Stones: Their History, Value and Distinguishing Characteristics"" is a comprehensive guide to the world of precious stones, written by Harry Emanuel and originally published in 1867. The book covers the history, properties, and uses of various gemstones, including diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and more. It also includes information on the processes of mining, cutting, and polishing these stones, as well as their value and how to distinguish between real and fake gems. With detailed descriptions and illustrations, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the world of precious stones and their significance throughout history.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.