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Photoatlas of Inclusions in Gemstones, Volume 3, the final volume in the Photoatlas series, is scheduled for release in 2008. Photoatlas, Volume 3 is devoted to two principal topics: inclusions in the major commercial gems (diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds) and inclusions in rare and unusual host materials, such as ekanite and taaffeite.
Photoatlas of Inclusions in Gemstones, Volume 2 was published in 2006. This long-awaited second volume continues the collaboration of Eduard Gübelin and John Koivula on gemstone inclusions. The authors have compiled a monumental text of 829 pages illustrated with over 2200 color photomicrographs. Photoatlas, Volume 2 covers the microscopic world of natural gems, synthetics, and treatments that have exploded onto the market since 1986.
Featuring 11/2 times the number of pages and 40% more color plates than the preceding volume, Photoatlas, Volume 2 features significant updates on the commercially important gems, with essays on microscopy, gemstone inclusion analyses and inclusions within inclusions. Photoatlas, Volume 2 is an indispensible companion volume to Photoatlas, Volume 1. Published by Opinio Verlag Basel; distributed by microWorld of Gems in North America.
Photoatlas of Inclusions in Gemstones, Volume 1 is a joint achievement by internationally renowned gemologists Eduard Gübelin and John Koivula. First published in 1986, Photoatlas, Volume 1 has become the single most important gemological reference on the subject of gemstone inclusions.
Each chapter contains information on the microscopic characteristics of natural gemstones, synthetic and treated host materials, along with a complete selection of photomicrographs and a suggested reference section. It is lavishly illustrated with over 1400 color photomicrographs. 532 p., 4th edn., Opinio Verlag, Basel. 2004.
The MicroWorld of Diamonds is a landmark reference by John Koivula. This special book on the most precious of gems is 157 pages and illustrated with 400 color photomicrographs. This volume offers a unique pictorial tour of the internal world of diamonds and presents illuminating discussions on natural diamonds, diamond enhancements, diamond synthesis and diamond simulants. GemWorld International, Inc. 2000; distributed by microWorld of Gems.
Keep track of birthdays, anniversaries and other important dates, year-in and year-out, with this perpetual calendar illustrated with the stunning photographs of by internationally-renowned photographers Harold and Erica Van Pelt.
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