Product Information
Explore the fascinating story of turquoise, its history from ancient times to the present, and the influence of native artists in making this gemstone part of popular culture in America. Illustrated are over 390 dazzling color images, this book shows turquoise from New Mexico to Nevada, China to Iran, and all the important localities in between in its natural state, cut, polished, and set into silver and gold jewelry. Detailed text discusses its values and many mines that have relinquished turquoise over thousands of years. This comprehensive guide introduces more information on turquoise than you have ever anticipated or seen beforeProduct Identifiers
PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-100764326422
ISBN-139780764326424
eBay Product ID (ePID)57039854
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicMining, Fashion & Accessories, Jewelry, Rocks & Minerals, Design, Technology & Engineering, Nature, Antiques & Collectibles
AuthorMark P. Block
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Length11in
Item Length11in
Item Weight18.1 Oz
Item Width8.5in
Additional Product Features
Publication Year2007
FormatTrade Paperback
Book TitleTurquoise : Mines, Mineral, and Wearable Art
Number of Volumes1 Vol.
Intended AudienceTrade
Number of Pages160 Pages