Gempedia

A Comprehensive Glossary for Gemstones and Gemmology

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150 x 229 x 44 mm, 719 pages

English language

Published by Anchor Editor.

ISBN:
978-972-780-917-2
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5 stars (1 review)

a glossary with more than 7300 entries related to gemstones and gemology aimed at students, professionals and all those who are interested in the subject. Authored by Rui Galopim de Carvalho, a renowned international gemologist with a career spanning more than 30 years, the book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the broad terminology used in the fascinating world of gemology and associated industries. Publisher website: www.ancora-editora.pt/pt/detalhe-do-livro/gempedia-a-comprehensive-glossary-for-gemstones-and-gemmology

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reviewed Gempedia by Rui Galopim de Carvalho

Attractive & Useful Reference Book

5 stars

Gempedia: A Comprehensive Glossary for Gemstones and Gemmology is a friendly & useful reference book. We say “friendly” because while it’s substantial indeed (over 7,300 entries), it’s also easy to hold in one hand while flipping through the pages, and has good-sized print and nice margins. Entries include trade names, organization names, technical terms, and more. There is a section at the back for numerical entries, and a final short section for symbols.
This book is text-only. It is not a coffee-table picture book. It is, however, a good companion to all of those coffee-table books, as it can provide one with definitions and context for all the unfamiliar words in their captions and blurbs. It would also make an excellent gift.