The Natural History Museum Book of Gemstones: A concise reference guide

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Hodgkinson, Alan (2015) Gem Testing Techniques. Valerie Hodgkinson, Edinburgh. www.gemtestingtechniques.co.uk Delve into the one-of-a-kind characteristics, colours, and attributes of more than 130 gemstones with this compact visual guide. For easy classification, each stone's entry includes annotated photographs to highlight distinguishing features and concise details about the attributes of gems. A fantastic book about stealing Colombian emeralds. Sometimes you can find the movie on cable staring Ryan O'Niel. The book is better. Campbell Pedersen, Maggie (2004) Gem and Ornamental Materials of Organic Origin. Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, England. ISBN: 0-750-65852-5

Field, J.E., ed. (1992) Properties of natural and synthetic diamond. Academic Press, London and New York. ISBN: 0122553527 Harlow, George.E., ed. (1998) The Nature of Diamonds. Press Syndicate of the Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, New York. Gübelin, Eduard J. and John I. Koivula (2004) Photoatlas of Inclusions in Gemstones [Volume 1]. Opinio Publishers, Basel. ISBN: 3-03999-041-1 Roskin, Gary A. (1994) Photo Masters for Diamond Grading. Gemworld International, Northbrook, Illinois. ISBN: 0-9641-7330-1If you need any help finding the loose gemstones you need for making your own precious and semi-precious stone jewellery, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team. Our experts are always happy to help you choose the perfect semi-precious stones for your needs. Field, J.E., ed. (1992) Properties of natural and synthetic diamond. Academic Press, London, New York. Gübelin, Eduard J. and John I. Koivula (2005) Photoatlas of Inclusions in Gemstones, Volume 3. Opinio Publishers, Basel. Anderson, Basil W. (1990) Gem Testing. Rev. by E. A. Jobbins. Butterworth, London. ISBN: 0-408-02320-1 What is a cabochon? Cabochon gemstones usually have a flat bottom and polished domed top. They’re the ideal choice for earrings, pendants, and rings due to their opaque and unique natural inclusions. At Cooksongold, our cabochon gemstones come in a range of sizes and shapes, with our most popular designs including squares and teardrops. Buy Precious and Semi-Precious Stones at Cooksongold

Zaitsev, A.M. (2001) Optical Properties of Diamond: a Data Handbook. Springer, Berlin and New York. ISBN: 354066582X

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Gemstones is filled with all you need to know about these fascinating minerals - cut and uncut stones, organic gemstones, and precious metals. Inside you'll find: Designed for beginners and experienced collectors alike, this gemology book explores what gemstones are, how they are classified, and how to identify them by their physical and optical properties. It also shows you how they were fashioned and imitated throughout history. Learn the differences between varieties of cut and uncut stones, organic gemstones, and precious metals. It includes a glossary for many more technical and scientific terms and over 800 high-quality photos of gems. It's the ideal gift for any budding gemologist

Looking to add colour to your jewellery creations? Then why not browse our range of beautiful and high-quality cabochon gemstones. Gems & Gemology in Review: Synthetic Diamonds. (2005) Gemological Institute of America, Carlsbad, CA. Campbell Pedersen, Maggie. (2010) Gem and Ornamental Materials of Organic Origin. NAG Press, London.

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The only way to instantly mine Gemstones is with any tool that can break them and Armadillo Pet's Tunneller ability. Gübelin, Eduard J. and John I Koivula (2005) Photoatlas of Inclusions in Gemstones, Volume 2. Opinio Publishers, Basel. ISBN: 3-0399-9029-2 Added 4 new types of Gemstone slots: Combat ( Jasper, Sapphire, Ruby, or Amethyst only), Defensive ( Ruby or Amethyst only), Offensive ( Jasper or Sapphire only), and Mining ( Jade, Amber or Topaz only). Gemstones are used in forging the following items: Amber Material, Amber-polished Drill Engine, Blue Cheese Goblin Omelette, Gemstone Mixture, Hot Stuff, Jasper Drill Model X, Ruby Drill Model TX-15, Ruby-polished Drill Engine, Sapphire-polished Drill Engine, Spicy Goblin Omelette, Sunny Side Goblin Omelette, Titanium Drill DR-X655, Topaz Drill KGR-12.Gemstones can be mined in ⏣ Crystal Hollows from their ores, except for Opal Gemstone, which can only be found in the ⏣ Smoldering Tomb. Their ores generate in differently sized veins, in set locations within the Crystal Hollows and within random structures. Veins regenerate after five minutes, except when destroyed using Bob-omb. Gübelin, Eduard J. and John I. Koivula (2004) Photoatlas of Inclusions in Gemstones, Volume 1. 4th ed., Opinio Publishers, Basel. O’Donoghue, Michael, ed. (2006) Gems: Their Sources, Description and Identification. Butterworth-Heinemann, Boston. ISBN: 978-0-75065-856-0