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Acknowledgments                                               4

Preface                                                                5

Identification of Amber                                        6

What Is Amber?                                                  6

The Amber Family                                            19

Inclusions                                                          34

Amber Sources                                                 42

Ancient Origins                                                  42

Modem Origins                                                 49

Amber in History                                               56

History of Amber                                               56

The Amber Road                                               72

Amber Products                                                73

Amber Lore                                                      78

Amber Today                                                   85

Carving                                                             85

Testing                                                              90

Caring for Amber                                              92

Imitators & Enhancers                                       96

Controversy                                                    110

Valuation                                                         112

Special Projects Involving Amber                     135

The Amber Room                                            135

Jurassic Park®                                                140

Bibliography                                                    141

Index                                                               143

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Amber Jewelry, Art, and, science. ( ambre )

Writer : Hopp Nancy

Editor : Schiffer

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Availability : 8 Days

Pub year : 2009

Pages : 160

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S : 22X28

Pictures : 324

Includes colors : Oui

Binding : Broché

Language : Anglais

ISBN : 978-0-7643-3168-8

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EAN : 9780764331688

Take a trip through the ages and the world to uncover a unique stone with amazing properties. In this well-researched book, readers discover amber and the products made from it, especially jewelry. The easy-to-read format and over 320 color photographs and drawings make it both informative and appealing. The fascinating history of this ancient and unusual stone is explained, and identification methods, origins, amber products, carving techniques, and care tips are among the invaluable information included. Interesting mysteries, concerns, and triumphs about amber and a discussion of its cost are presented. Mineral and rock collectors, history buffs, and jewelry lovers all will enjoy this freshly compiled and up-to-date reference.
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