The Science of Gems, Jewels, Coins and Medals - Archibald Billing - Bog

The Science of Gems, Jewels, Coins and Medals by Archibald Billing is a comprehensive guide to the world of precious stones, jewelry, and coins. The book explores the scientific principles behind the formation and properties of gems, as well as the history and cultural significance of various types of jewelry and coins.The first part of the book focuses on gems, including their chemical composition, crystal structure, and physical properties. The author also delves into the various methods of gem cutting and polishing, as well as the identification and grading of gems.The second part of the book covers jewelry, including the history of jewelry-making, the different types of precious metals and gemstones used in jewelry, and the cultural and symbolic significance of various jewelry designs.The third part of the book is devoted to coins and medals, including their history, the materials used to make them, and the various methods of coin production.Throughout the book, the author provides detailed illustrations and diagrams to aid in the understanding of the scientific principles and techniques involved in the creation and evaluation of gems, jewelry, coins, and medals.Overall, The Science of Gems, Jewels, Coins and Medals is an informative and engaging resource for anyone interested in the science and history of precious stones, jewelry, and currency.1875. This volume discusses gems, jewels, coins and medals of ancient and modern times. At almost all times, gem engravers have cut devices on precious stones so that in fact, as jewels are gems, not all gems are jewels. They are treated the same in this work. Billings writes about the history of coins and medals, some of which are found in archeological sites. The appendix is a translation by Mrs. Billings of the Autobiography of Benedetto Pistrucci.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.