Jewellery by Chikayama, Okira - 1972

Japan: Gemmological Association of all Japan, 1972 Japan: Gemmological Association of all Japan, 1972. HC, DJ, 6 x 7 1/2, 263pp, 40pp colour illustrations, b/w illust, diagrams, tables, maps. Japanese text. Author's signature to front free endpaper. Separate sections with figures, diagrams, illustrations and text for each of the precious gems: Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire, Chrysoberyl, Alexandrite & Cat's-eye, Emerald, Aquamarine & Other Beryls, Topaz, Spinel, Zircon, Tourmaline, Garnet, Jade, Opal, Peridot, Iolite, Andalusite, Spodumente, Zoisite, Quartz variety, Agate variety, Tiger's eye, Turrquois, Feldspar group, Lapis-lazuli, Sodalite, Hematite, Obsidian, Rhodonite, Rhodochrosite, Fluorite, Malachite, Unakite, Pearl, Coral, Amber & Tortoise-shell, Synthetic Stones, Doublet & Triplet. F/F. Signed by Author(s). Hardcover. Fine/Fine.