The Book of the Pearl

The Book of the PearlThis monumental, profusely illustrated volume by two noted authorities is probably the largest single collection of data on the subject of pearls. Its enormous amount of detailed information covers their origin and history, structure, and form; the pearl fisheries of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas; fascinating facts and lore on pearl culture and pearl farming; the gem's mystical and medicinal properties; famous pearl collections around the

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