| Description |
316 pages : folded map, plates (some color) ; 36 cm |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 314-315). |
| Contents |
Preface / by Ernst and Jean Heiniger -- The origin of gemstones / Eduard J. Gübelin -- Why does man adorn himself? / Erika Billeter -- Precious ornaments in ancient civilizations / Guido Gregoriette -- Development of styles and forms / Reynold A. Higgins and Hugh Tait -- The sacred jewels / Charles J. Ledit -- Regalia and ceremonial jewelry / Renée S. Neu -- Some famous jewels and their histories / George S. Switzer -- Table of gemstones. |
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Jewelry.
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Jewelry. (OCoLC)fst00982535
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| Added Author |
Heiniger, Jean.
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Gübelin, Eduard J. (Eduard Josef), 1913-2005.
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| ISBN |
0821206273 |
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9780821206270 |
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