Gems: The World's Greatest Treasures and Their Stories - Hardcover

Graf, Bernhard

9783791325811: Gems: The World's Greatest Treasures and Their Stories

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ISBN 10: 3791325817 ISBN 13: 9783791325811

Publisher: Prestel Pub, 2005

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Gems The World fs Greatest Treasures and their Stories

By Bernhard Graf

This informative and visually stunning volume examines jewels and gemstones throughout history. It presents outstanding works of art from Europe, Egypt, the Middle East, India, China, and the Americas with full- color illustrations and expert commentary outlining the cultural background and individual qualities of the pieces.

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The works of art have been selected both for their exquisite craftsmanship and for their symbolic importance in history. Amongst the many masterpieces included here are the cameos of the Emperor Augustus, the crown of the Holy Roman Emperor, the lost Amber Room from St. Petersburg, Faberge fs eggs for the Russian Tsar, diamonds, including the Koh- i- Noor and the Star of India, and the crystal skulls of the Toltecs. This lavishly illustrated gift book is a fascinating exploration of the world fs greatest treasures.

About the Author:

Bernhard Graf is an historian working in radio and television.
He is also the author of Paintings that Changed the World and Buildings that Changed the World (both published by Prestel)

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PublisherPrestel Pub
Publication date2005
ISBN 10 3791325817
ISBN 13 9783791325811
BindingHardcover
Number of pages128

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