Authors Gubelin and Erni offer readers great insights into the fascinating world of gemstones. Dr. Gubelin gives a fascinating account of the events that occurred deep inside the earth centuries ago that led to the creation of these incredible and extraordinary natural riches. While these wonders of nature can be reduced to chemical formulas, they have held great fascination for humans since the beginning of time.
Erni offers a tale of how gemstones have accompanied humans throughout history serving as currency, jewelry and often symbols of power. Not only have gems been allocated to the months of the year and to the signs of the zodiac, they are often believed to hold special healing powers. Gemstones offers qualified answers to all questions relating to gemstones -- it's an exciting read and an exceptional standard reference work.
