Langbeschreibung
This book provides a lucid introduction to the basics of gemmology. It familiarizes archaeologists, art historians and conservators with the science of gemstones and allows them to understand the basic concepts of their provenance, typology and treatments.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction.- Gems through the ages.- Gem analysis.- Gem treatments, synthetics and Imitations.- Archaeometrical questions (case studies).- Glossary.