Isbn: 9798192623442 - the ruby bible (5 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Discover the fascinating world of ruby with The Ruby Bible, a comprehensive guide to one of the rarest, most valuable, and historically important gemstones on Earth.From the legendary ruby mines of Mogok in Myanmar to the major modern deposits of Mozambique, this book explores ruby from every angle: geology, color, quality, treatments, identification, valuation, history, famous stones, collecting, and investment.Learn what separates an ordinary ruby from an exceptional gemstone, why some untreated Burmese rubies can exceed diamonds in value per carat, how chromium creates ruby's intense red color, and why terms such as pigeon blood, Mogok ruby, and unheated ruby can dramatically influence price.Inside you will discover: How natural ruby forms within marble, amphibolite, and other geological environmentsThe science behind chromium, fluorescence, trace elements, and ruby colorHow hue, tone, saturation, transparency, and crystal quality determine beautyThe history and importance of Burmese ruby and the legendary Mogok Stone TractMajor ruby-producing regions including Myanmar, Mozambique, Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Madagascar, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and GreenlandHow to evaluate ruby using color, clarity, cut, carat weight, transparency, brilliance, and treatmentWhy fine untreated rubies command enormous premiumsHow heat treatment, flux healing, glass filling, diffusion, and other enhancements affect valueHow to distinguish natural ruby from synthetic ruby, red spinel, garnet, tourmaline, and glassHow gemologists use refractive index, fluorescence, spectroscopy, inclusions, and growth structuresThe differences between Verneuil, flame-fusion, flux-grown, and hydrothermal synthetic rubyFamous rubies including the Sunrise Ruby, Graff Ruby, and Crimson FlameThe historical confusion between ruby and spinel, including the Black Prince's "Ruby" and Timur "Ruby"Ruby's role in royalty, ancient India, Burmese culture, European courts, and modern high jewelryHow Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, Graff, and other major houses have used rubyHow to read laboratory reports from GIA, SSEF, Guebelin, AGL, and other gemological institutionsHow to buy ruby at auction, from dealers, and onlineHow to identify common ruby scams and misleading sales terminologyHow to build, photograph, catalogue, store, clean, and document a ruby collectionWhat collectors and investors should understand about rarity, liquidity, resale, and price-per-carat escalationWritten as both an accessible introduction and a practical reference, The Ruby Bible is designed for gemstone collectors, jewelry enthusiasts, mineral collectors, dealers, investors, students of gemology, and anyone fascinated by precious stones.Whether you are considering your first ruby purchase, studying an inherited gemstone, building a serious collection, or simply want to understand why the world's finest rubies command extraordinary prices, this book provides a detailed foundation for evaluating and appreciating the king of precious stones. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …