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Pearls, long associated with purity, virtue, refinement, glamour, and wealth, are among the most coveted of all gemstones. This lavishly illustrated book, filled with new color photography and archival images, traces the natural and cultural history of pearls around the world, telling the story of how they are formed, in nature and by humans, how they are harvested, and the ways they are used and worn. Science, history, and the jeweler's art combine in this celebration of these natural treasures.

Pearls: A Natural History
by Neil H. Landman, Paula M. Mikkelsen, Rüdiger Bieler, and Bennet Bronson
Only $55.00!

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