This vintage book comprises a comprehensive treatise on precious and semi-precious stones, with information on special properties, cutting, tools, and much more. Although old, this handbook contains a wealth of timeless information that will be of utility to the modern enthusiast. It would make for an ideal addition to collections of related literature. The chapters of this volume include: тАЬReal, Synthetic, and Imitation StonesтАЭ, тАЬSome Physical Properties of Gem StonesтАЭ, тАЬThe Cutting of Stones, Artificial Staining, Weights and PricesтАЭ, тАЬDiamondтАЭ, тАЬRuby and SapphireтАЭ, тАЬEmeraldтАЭ, тАЬOpalтАЭ, тАЬPearlтАЭ, тАЬTopaz and SpinelтАЭ, тАЬGarnet and TourmalineтАЭ, etcetera. This vintage text is being republished now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on gemmology.