Жемчуг: натуральный, культивированный и имитации

One of the books of the Butterworth publishing gemological series, written by a well-known British specialist in precious and ornamental stones. In addition to general information about the composition, density and places of pearl fishing, it discusses the biology of pearl shells, the genesis of pearls, as well as foreign sources of natural pearls, the processes of its cultivation, obtaining imitations and methods for distinguishing cultured pearls and imitations from natural pearls. The history of the use and study of pearls is outlined.

For gemologists, mineralogists, biologists, jewelers, museum workers, restorers and jewelry lovers.