Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1385780 in Books
• Published on: 2002-05-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 672 pages

Synopsis
Asymbol of unblemished perfection since ancient times, the pearl was so greatly treasured in classical Rome, only persons of high rank were allowed to wear it. Today, it has earned its place among the most desirable of gems. This monumental, profusely illustrated volume by two noted authorities on the subject is probably the largest single collection of data on the subject. It presents an enormous amount of detailed information on pearls: their origin and history, structure, and form; the pearl fisheries of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas; fascinating facts and lore on pearl-culture and pearl-farming; the gem's mystical and medicinal properties famous pearl collections around the world; and much more. Over 180 illustrations enhance a text sure to be of great interest to gemologists and any reader curious about the long and engrossing story of the "queen of gems."

Customer Reviews

No better book on pearls has been published
Recent paperback reprint of a classic treatise on the subject first published in 1913- try, if you can, to find the original in hardback. I know of no better book on the subject.