--- product_id: 1563699 title: "Handbooks: Gemstones: The Clearest Recognition Guide Available (DK Smithsonian Handbook)" price: "₱3443" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/1563699-handbooks-gemstones-the-clearest-recognition-guide-available-dk-smithsonian-handbook store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Comprehensive Guide User-Friendly Layout Expert Insights Handbooks: Gemstones: The Clearest Recognition Guide Available (DK Smithsonian Handbook) **Price:** ₱3443 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💎 Discover the Sparkle: Your Ultimate Gemstone Companion! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Handbooks: Gemstones: The Clearest Recognition Guide Available (DK Smithsonian Handbook) - **How much does it cost?** ₱3443 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/1563699-handbooks-gemstones-the-clearest-recognition-guide-available-dk-smithsonian-handbook) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Visual Mastery:** Stunning illustrations and photographs for easy identification. - • **Portable Knowledge:** Compact size for on-the-go reference and exploration. - • **Expertly Curated Content:** Insights from leading gemologists and industry experts. - • **Unlock the World of Gemstones:** Dive into the most detailed gemstone recognition guide available! - • **Designed for Enthusiasts and Professionals:** Perfect for both casual readers and serious collectors. ## Overview The 'Handbooks: Gemstones' is a definitive paperback guide published by DK Smithsonian on May 15, 2002, designed to provide readers with clear and concise information on gemstone identification, featuring expert insights and stunning visuals. ## Description Learn all there is to know about exquisite and precious gemstones of the world. Gemstones features over 800 incredible images and richly detailed descriptions. Included are more than 130 varieties of cut and uncut stones, organic gemstones, and precious metal. This fact-packed volume holds information on everything from gemstone shapes and their composition to where they occur and how they are fashioned. With this absolute gem from the DK Handbooks series, you will gain comprehensive insight into the identifying characteristics of different gemstones, their colours, cuts, and hardness levels. Covering radiant gemstones like amber, rubellite, and emeralds, Gemstones is led by careful research, high-quality visuals, and easy-to-understand text. This indispensable guide is the perfect companion for gemstone lovers and a comprehensive guide for collectors. Review: Great resource! - This is a great resource for finding out more about colored gemstones. It's easy to read and use as a reference. I look forward to referring to it alot. Review: book is a good buy. I need information on dealing with jewelry ... - Any D.K. book is a good buy. I need information on dealing with jewelry from a realtive's estate. I couldn't have chosen a more useful book. It is well illustrated, and the information is the best. If you are looking for a book helpful in doing projects, especially of a scientific nature. Look in to D. K. books. They have great books to help children learn, ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #736,769 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #315 in Rocks & Minerals #620 in Environmental Engineering (Books) #746 in Natural Resources (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 725 Reviews | ## Images ![Handbooks: Gemstones: The Clearest Recognition Guide Available (DK Smithsonian Handbook) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/618Kb8QsEUL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great resource! *by C***2 on May 11, 2024* This is a great resource for finding out more about colored gemstones. It's easy to read and use as a reference. I look forward to referring to it alot. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ book is a good buy. I need information on dealing with jewelry ... *by D***L on June 21, 2016* Any D.K. book is a good buy. I need information on dealing with jewelry from a realtive's estate. I couldn't have chosen a more useful book. It is well illustrated, and the information is the best. If you are looking for a book helpful in doing projects, especially of a scientific nature. Look in to D. K. books. They have great books to help children learn, ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely Reference *by G***S on June 29, 2007* I bought this for my 7-yr. old daughter - budding rock hound and naturalist! Like other DK books, the photography is luscious and the layout is casual and very inviting - full of beautiful images. It provides a great overview and history of gemstones and their appeal, where specific stones can be found and appealing photographs of the different cuts of stones. It also provides detailed "specifics" such as structure, composition and hardness. 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