This is a revised edition of OPALS and part of the Fred Ward Gem Book Series. The lavishly illustrated all-color book continues in the quality tradition of the other gem seven books in the series. Opals from Australia, Mexico, the USA, and other sites are included, as are mining, processing, sales, and care. This is a compact, beautiful, and informative coverage of this fascinating gemstone.

Opals

Humor & Entertainment

Ward, Fred

Puzzles & Games

Gem Book Publishers

This all-new edition of Gem Care includes care and cleaning tips and advice for all the major gemstones as well as for dozens of other gems and minerals. Beautifully illustrated with all-color photographs, it is a pleasure to view and to read. Included in this new edition are a glossary, an index, and the Mohs hardness table for gems. Gem Care makes a fine addition to your jewelry library as do the other books in the Fred Ward Gem Book Series, all listed on Amazon.

Gem Care (Fred Ward Gem Book)

Reference

Fred Ward

Consumer Guides

Part of the Fred Ward Gem Book Series. This lavishly illustrated book in the all-color series includes History and Lore, Natural Pearls, Cultured Saltwater Pearls, Cultured Freshwater Pearls, Mother-of-Pearl and Shell Products, Imitation Pearls, and Buying and Caring for Pearls. This book provides the ideal introduction to one of the world's oldest and most famous gems. Follow author Fred Ward around the world in search for the most important examples of these beautiful and historic gems.

Pearls (Fred Ward Gem Book)

Science & Math

Nature & Ecology

This is the latest edition of Rubies &amp; Sapphires, part of the Fred Ward Gem Series, the world's most popular gem book series. The history and lore of both gems are covered with great examples in gorgeous color photographs. You will learn how to appreciate these fine gems and how to buy and care for them in your personal jewelry. This is a comprehensive coverage of two of the best-known and best-loved gems in the world.

Rubies & Sapphires, Fourth Edition

Sports & Outdoors

Phenomenal Gems is the latest Fred Ward gem book in his 8-book series, which covers the world of gemstones. Phenomenal Gems include stars, cat's-eyes, color-change, and iridescence. We call these rare and unusual gems that everyone wants to see "the gems that do tricks." By shimmering, changing colors, and fluorescing in daylight, these dazzling collectibles amaze everyone with spectacular colors and surprising light effects.

Phenomenal Gems (Ward, Fred, Gem Book Series.) (Fred Ward Gem Series)

CHARLOTTE WARD

Gorgeous photographs from a National Geographic photographer and world-renowned gemologist. Get global coverage of one of the major gemstones. Information for jewel lovers, collectors, retailers, and hobbists. From history and lore, through geology and mining, to famous jewels, and buying and caring for emeralds, you'll find a quick read and thorough observations.

Emeralds (Fred Ward Gem Books)

Opals is one of eight gem books in a series written by Fred Ward and Charlotte Ward and photographed by Fred Ward and their son Christopher Ward. Charlotte Ward updated this edition. Each title, Rubies &amp; Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, Diamonds (in Russian), Pearls, Gem Care, Jade, and Phenomenal Gems, provides part of a continuing global exploration into the history, geology, lore, and sources of priceless jewels. Glamor, intrigue, romance, and the quest for treasure make these books valuable and fundamental to any gem library. They appeal to miners, jewelers, museums, and consumers alike. The Wards believe that the more people know, the better and safer they will buy. As long as humankind has roamed the world, they have placed extraordinary value on the incredible gifts from the land and sea. To support a love of gemstones with valid information, the Wards provide gorgeous illustrations and concise text gathered from experts around the world. The books read like tales of adventure, rich in detail on assessing the vital aspects of the finest of the fine and the rarest of the rare.

Opals, Third Edition (Ward, Fred, Gem Book Series) (Fred Ward Gem Series)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Jade is the eighth in a series of gem books written and photographed by Fred Ward and Charlotte Ward, who updated this edition. Each book Rubies and Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, Opals, Pearls, Gem Care, and Phenomenal Gems is part of a continuing global search into the history, geology, lore, and sources of these priceless treasures. Mr. Ward personally visited the sites and artifacts displayed here to provide authentic and timely information. His original articles on all those topics, except opals and gem phenomena, first appeared in National Geographic Magazine. Glamour, intrigue, romance, the quest for treasure those are all vital aspects of humankind s eternal search and love for gemstones. As long as people have roamed the world, they have placed extraordinary value on our gifts from the land and sea. The Wards capture the gem world in captivating, expert detail with an emphasis on the international contemporary scene.

Jade (Fred Ward Gem Series)

Antiques & Collectibles

Diamonds

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