Secrets of Gemstones. A Guide to Jewelry and Decorative Stones

In this book, you will encounter fascinating meetings with popular gemstones that people have noticed since ancient times, as well as rare, little-known, yet unusual stones. The history and most interesting jewelry pieces, legends and tales, the composition and characteristics of the mineral, major deposits and prices per carat, the elegance of the items and the value of the unusual stones… Natural minerals and processed, refined stones in jewelry and various objects look equally beautiful and amaze us with their uniqueness, brightness, and beauty. Discover the world of gemstones and let your journey through it be unexpected and interesting!