Rubies & Sapphires

by Fred Ward and Charlotte Ward

Book Overview

For those who want to buy, look, or simply learn the history of the most captivating jewels in the world, it's all outlined here. Sources and artifacts, famous gems, buying tips and much more are... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1887651012
• ISBN13: 9781887651011
• Release Date: February 1998
• Publisher: Gem Book Publishers
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

fred ward--rubies and sapphires

Great book with nice pics and history. I would recommend any of Fred Ward books on gems

Rubies & Sapphires

Great book by a knowledgeable and easy to understand author. The anecdotal recounts will help to keep everyone's interest, regardless of background.

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.

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.