Precious Stones: Considered In Their Scientific And Artistic Relations (1883)

Precious Stones: Considered In Their Scientific And Artistic Relations is a book written by Arthur Herbert Church and first published in 1883. The book is an in-depth exploration of precious stones, including their properties, origins, and uses in art and jewelry. Church examines a wide range of precious stones, including diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and pearls. He discusses the scientific and geological aspects of these stones, as well as their cultural and historical significance. The book is illustrated with numerous black and white drawings and photographs, and includes detailed descriptions of the various cuts and settings used in jewelry making. Precious Stones is a comprehensive guide to the world of gems, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the science and art of jewelry making.With A Catalogue Of The Townshend Collection Of Gems In The South Kensington Museum.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.