World of Gemstones by Rudolf Duda & Luboš Rejl Published 1998 – 191 pages – Hardcover ISBN: 094500530X

A beautiful and highly sought-after gemology reference from two of the world’s leading Czech mineralogists. This 1998 English-language edition is packed with over 350 stunning full-color photographs of gemstones in rough and cut form, crystal diagrams, mining locations, and historical pieces.

Key features:

• Comprehensive A–Z guide to the most important gemstones (diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, opal, topaz, tourmaline, garnet, etc.)
• Detailed sections on physical properties, crystal systems, occurrence, mining, cutting, and identification
• Hundreds of large, high-quality color photos (many full-page)
• Excellent for collectors, jewelers, geologists, or anyone fascinated by gems

A classic 1990s gemstone book that still holds its value extremely well—often compared to (and preferred by many over) the more common “Gemstones of the World” by Walter Schumann.