The Pink Pearl: A Natural Treasure of the Caribbean: A Natural Treasure of the Carribean
by Hubert Bari
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- Hardcover
- first
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- ISBN 10
- 8861300138
- ISBN 13
- 9788861300132
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Ex Library Book may have stamps and other markings.
Slight tears to the Dust Jacket
Text block is in good condition. No rips or tears to the interior, although there are some creases. Please see the photographs
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This beautifully illustrated book sets out to tell the story of a collection of about 30,000 pearls, with no rival anywhere in the world, and that of the rediscovery of these pearls. The pink pearl of the Caribbean is produced by a very beautiful shellfish, the queen conch. The collector is Sue Hendrickson, a professional diver and a sort of female Indiana Jones, who has spent much of her life collecting pearls found by the people who fish this conch, all over the Caribbean. They gather it for its flesh, which is very good to eat, and, on average, one in every 10,000 shells contains a pearl. This collection has been sold to a Swiss dealer in stones and gems, who has successfully begun to make contemporary jewelry incorporating the pink pearls. The book sets out to tell her story, and that of the rediscovery of these pearls, while giving a professional nudge in the right direction to this new gem. A book that gives a professional nudge in the right direction to this new gem. Professionals and fans of jewelry will find it an entertaining read and a valuable resource.
From the Back Cover This beautifully illustrated book sets out to tell the story of a collection of about 30,000 pearls, with no rival anywhere in the world, and that of the rediscovery of these pearls. The pink pearl of the Caribbean is produced by a very beautiful shellfish, the queen conch. The collector is Sue Hendrickson, a professional diver and a sort of female Indiana Jones, who has spent much of her life collecting pearls found by the people who fish this conch, all over the Caribbean. They gather it for its flesh, which is very good to eat, and, on average, one in every 10,000 shells contains a pearl.
This collection has been sold to a Swiss dealer in stones and gems, who has successfully begun to make contemporary jewelry incorporating the pink pearls. The book sets out to tell her story, and that of the rediscovery of these pearls, while giving a professional nudge in the right direction to this ânewâ gem. A book that gives a professional nudge in the right direction to this ânewâ gem. Professionals and fans of jewelry will find it an entertaining read and a valuable resource. About the Author Hubert Bari is a writer and a curator of exhibitions all over the world.
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Hubert Bari is a writer and a curator of exhibitions all over the world.
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- Title
- The Pink Pearl: A Natural Treasure of the Caribbean: A Natural Treasure of the Carribean
- Author
- Hubert Bari
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Skira Editore; 1st edition (10 Sept. 2007)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 8861300138
- ISBN 13
- 9788861300132
- Publisher
- Skira
- Place of Publication
- U.s.a.
- Date Published
- October 16, 2007
- Pages
- 176
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