Gübelin, Eduard J. & Koivula, John I. (2005) Photoatlas of Inclusions in Gemstones, Volume 2. Opinio Publishers, Basel, Switzerland, 830 pp. ISBN 978-3855040957
Gübelin, Eduard J. & Koivula, John I. (2005) Photoatlas of Inclusions in Gemstones, Volume 3. Opinio Publishers, Basel, Switzerland, 672 pp. ISBN 3-03999-047-4
Ruby & Sapphire Richard W. Hughes | 1997 Ruby & Sapphire is widely acknowledged as one of the finest gemology books ever published. Not just an update of his previous volumes on ruby and sapphire, it represents something rarely seen in a technical book, a fusion of accurate science and spirited, accessible prose. Within its pages, one finds information on prices, quality analysis, sources, history, treatments and identification. Featuring over 300 color photos and 2500 references, this now out-of-print volume is today highly sought after by collectors and gemologists, who pay as much as $1000 or more for the privilege of owning a copy. Sample chapters online Chapter 5 • Inclusions Chapter 10 • Judging Quality: A Connoisseur's Guide Part 1 • Judging Quality Part 2 • Tables of Famous Rubies, Sapphires & Spinels Chapter 12 • World Sources Burma (Myanmar) India (including Kashmir) Appendix B: Ruby & Sapphire Prices (from 1995) Quotes from Book Reviews of Ruby & Sapphire Full Book Reviews of Ruby & Sapphire Out-of-print. Click here to search for a copy
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