{"product_id":"jade-gemstones-a-collection-of-historical-articles-on-the-origins-structure-properties-and-uses-of-jade-9781447420323","title":"Jade Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins, Structure, Properties and Uses of Jade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnlock the long-standing allure of jade with this engaging collection of historical gemological and crystallographic articles, selected from sources dating back to the early 1900s and earlier.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJade Gemstones is carefully curated for modern readers. The writings explore jade's key characteristics, including its origins, physical structure, defining properties, and traditional uses, offering a rich overview of one of the most culturally significant and enduring gemstones in human history. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJade itself has been prized as a gemstone and carving material in many cultures for millennia, with two main mineral types, jadeite and nephrite, that differ in composition and appearance, and have deep artistic and ceremonial importance, especially in regions like China and Mesoamerica.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eJade and the Antique Use of Gems by Herbert P. Whitlock\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGem Stones and Their Distinctive Characters by G. F. Herbert Smith\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGems and Gem Materials by Edward Henry Kraus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGems and Jewellery Today by Marcus Baerwald\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuestions Answered on Gems and Jewellery by Kathleen Gough\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Story of the Gems by Herbert P. Whitlock\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith original text and artwork preserved, this volume provides both scientific context and historical perspective, making it ideal for collectors, gemstone enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the beauty and heritage of jade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Various\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mac Donnell Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/15\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781447420323","brand":"Mac Donnell Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44902510264435,"sku":"9781447420323","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_5463119b-25ea-47a1-a2ff-9a383b963223.jpg?v=1777387902","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/jade-gemstones-a-collection-of-historical-articles-on-the-origins-structure-properties-and-uses-of-jade-9781447420323","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}