Diamonds and precious stones (Discover 53)(Chinese Edition)

Paperback. Pub Date :2004-04 Pages: 136 Publisher: Shanghai People's Publishing House Introduction gem and mineral sector's treasures. has long been aroused fascination. it seems this natural perfection embody the essence of the Creator. Diamonds. emeralds. rubies and sapphires appeared very early in the course of human history. the first of rare and symbolic. Later. exotic gems became world dignitaries essential thing: monarch India has the world's most beautiful diamonds and rubies; Emerald Emperor has bigger than the palm of your hand; the European royal outdone. from Orient and the New World did you get has been coveted gem. 19th century swept across Europe's diamond heat just a harbinger of the emotions of our times: A diamond is forever If. emeralds. sapphires and rubies same is true ...... gemologist and traveler Patrick watt-generation faithfully record precious s...