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Unlock the longstanding allure of jade with this engaging collection of historical gemological and crystallographic articles, selected from sources dating back to the early 1900s and earlier.Jade Gemstones is carefully curated for modern readers. The writings explore jades key characteristics, including its origins, physical structure, defining properties, and traditional uses, offering a rich overview of one of the most culturally significant and enduring gemstones in human history. Jade itself has been prized as a gemstone and carving material in many cultures for millennia, with two main mineral types, jadeite and nephrite, that differ in composition and appearance, and have deep artistic and ceremonial importance, especially in regions like China and Mesoamerica.Contents includeJade and the Antique Use of Gems by Herbert P. WhitlockGem Stones and Their Distinctive Characters by G. F. Herbert SmithGems and Gem Materials by Edward Henry KrausGems and Jewellery Today by Marcus BaerwaldQuestions Answered on Gems and Jewellery by Kathleen GoughThe Story of the Gems by Herbert P. WhitlockWith original text and artwork preserved, this volume provides both scientific context and historical perspective, making it ideal for collectors, gemstone enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the beauty and heritage of jade.

SKU: M9781447420323
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Binding: Paperback;40 pages; Publisher: Read Books; Classification: N/A; Weight: 184.41 g; Dimensions: N/A

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