Gemstones and Semi-Precious Stones: All Types and Varieties of the World, 1900 Individual Pieces, Walter Schumann

Completely revised and expanded – the standard work for all who work with gemstones, for collectors, jewelry lovers and jewelers: all types and varieties as rough stones and with various cuts.
Gemstones fascinate. They have a magical attraction for people. While these precious stones were once reserved for the nobility and the church as symbols of power, today every lover of colorful and sparkling gems can afford to adorn themselves with their brilliance.

Walter Schumann, Professor Emeritus of Geology at the Technical University of Munich and an internationally recognized expert in the field of stones and minerals, offers a comprehensive overview of the entire world of these beautiful stones in his book "Gemstones and Gemstones." Whether expert or novice, everyone will find the necessary knowledge and clear identification charts to more easily understand the overwhelming array of gemstones, distinguish individual pieces for themselves, and estimate their value. Furthermore, current techniques for processing and authenticity testing are presented.
The author presents all the world's precious and semi-precious stones and discusses in detail their origins, properties, deposits, and processing. The book concludes with a chapter on the use of gemstones as symbolic and healing stones. With its comprehensive content, the updated new edition of Gemstones and Semi-Precious Stones confirms the long-standing reputation of the volume as an indispensable standard work for (hobby) goldsmiths, jewelers, and stone and mineral shops.