Turquoise Mines, Minerals, and Wearable Art, 2nd Edition (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780764353642)

Explore the fascinating history and contemporary influence of turquoise as a gemstone of choice for collectors, artists, and jewelry wearers. Immerse yourself in its history from ancient times to the present, and the influence of Native American artists in making this gemstone an enduring part of popular culture in America. Illustrated with over 500 color images, this updated second edition includes nearly 150 photos never seen before. It shows turquoise from Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Nevada, plus Australia, China, and Iran, and the major localities in between. The gems appear in their natural state, cut, polished, and set into silver and gold jewelry. Extensive text details the gems' values and the many mines that have relinquished turquoise over thousands of years.

Author: Mark P. Block
ISBN-10: 0764353640
ISBN-13: 9780764353642
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/28/2017
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.90lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.50w x 0.50d