A Brief Overview of Gemstones in Ancient Civilizations

Gemstones are masterpieces of nature, and their mysterious sparkle has fascinated man since time immemorial. The publication conveys the history of gemstones, as well as history as such. Gemstones reveal to us the life and issues of ancient civilizations. The compelling text and extensive visual material draw readers directly into the long-gone times which they will explore step by step thanks to the systematic documentation of archaeological finds – artefacts made of gemstones.

The book is unique in its scope; it presents a summary of the existing knowledge about the subject. It will be of use to both experts on various ancient civilizations and those interested in mineralogy and archaeology, but it will beyond doubt also impress any lover of beauty and history of gemstones.