[Jewelry making - Article 00822] - [Orchid] [Book] Masters of French Jewelry

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    Picked up a good book at the "Masters of French Jewelry" show in San
    Francisco at the Legion of Honor (see this show if you are in the
    area, it's fabulous). The book is titled simply "Jewels" by author
    Victoria Finlay (Ballantine Books, 2006, hardback only at this
    time). 

    She writes about the history, mythology, and interesting stories
    behind familiar gemstones in a very entertaining and easy to read
    way. She also visits ancient and modern mines (Eygpt's ancient
    emerald mines, river pearl fishing in Scotland, the San Carlos
    Indian Reservation for peridot, Coober Peedy in Australia for opals,
    and even into Burma's ruby mines) and reports on the miners and
    middle men today and in the past. I recommend it for beach reading
    this summer! 

    Usual disclaimer that I do not know this author or have any
    financial interest in recommeding this book. 

    Cynthia Clearwater
    www.touchstonejewelrydesign.com

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    Jewels: A Secret History
    By Victoria Finlay

    http://www.ganoksin.com/jewelry-books/us/product/0345466942.htm
    Price: $17.13

    Media: Hardcover
    Manufacturer : Ballantine Books
    Release data : 15 August, 2006

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