Product Description

Part of the Fred Ward Gem Book Series. This lavishly illustrated book in the all-color series includes History and Lore, Hunt for Treasure, Romancing the Stone, Jewels and Artifacts, Synthetic Corundum and Simulants, and Buying & Caring for Rubies & Sapphires. This book provides the ideal introduction to two of the world's most famous gems. Follow author Fred Ward around the world in search for the most important examples of these beautiful and historic gemstones.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #293352 in Books
• Published on: 1992-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 64 pages

Review
...well written and informative... fascinating reading for professionals as well as laymen... magnificent illustrations... I shall keep your book in a prominent place in my professional library and can assure you that I shall take it out often and study some portion of it. -- Dr. E. Gubelin, C.G., F.G.A.

The color work is superb and the text is so interesting that lay person and jeweler alike will eat it up. It is so handsomely presented that it can't help but be a great value in enhancing gem knowledge. -- R. Liddicoat, Chairman, GIA

Ward, a Graduate Gemologist, is famous for his inspired gem series in National Geographic Magazine. The book is enjoyable from cover to cover and I can't wait until the next of the series. -- Lapidary Journal Magazine

About the Author
For fourteen years Fred Ward created, wrote, and photographed National Geographic Magazine's legendary gemstone series. He has now greatly expanded his classic work into the 8-book Fred Ward Gem Book Series, complete with new photographs and text. His easy-to-read accurate text provides you what you need to know to buy and enjoy the world's most historic and beautiful gemstones. Mr. Ward's award-winning photographs make each page a visual feast. This book is part of "America's Most Popular Gem Book Series."

Customer Reviews

Excellent!
Fred Ward has a clear and concise writing style. This book is comprehensive, despite it's slender size. It is stunningly illustrated, with fabulous photos of well-known, and ordinary, gemstones and objets d'art. A must for the fan of jewels and gemstones. I'm collecting all his books now.

A terrific introduction to the subject
Fred Ward is the author of the classic series on gems published in National Geographic magazine and this book displays similar quality. Meticulously researched, wonderfully photographed, it is a marvelous introduction to the subject.

fred ward--rubies and sapphires
Great book with nice pics and history. I would recommend any of Fred Ward books on gems