Walter Shumann 's book is one of the best and most general book for gems. But there are many others now that will give far more visuals than Schumann and I hope the Schumann 's editor will rally up more new pictures for his book.----------------
On 8/24/2003 1:32:39 AM garfield wrote:
I need recommendation,
If I tho choose one Gems book the cover the entire subject - which one would better serve me:
1. Gem Identification Made Easy - new 3rd edition 2003
By Antoinio Bonanno, Antoinette Leonard Matlins
OR
2. Gemstones of the World, Revised Edition 2000
By Walter Schumann
Thanks
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