Gems: Nature's Jewels: Set 2

The most beautiful gems in the world all have humble beginnings. Whether simply formed in rock or within an oyster, people are what have made gems so valuable and desired. In this rollout of our popular series, readers find out not only how gems are created, but also how long they have been of value. For many types, it's thousands of years! Each gem's unique features are described in the main content and in fascinating fact boxes, including its luster, shape, hardness, and more. Full-color photographs further emphasize these remarkable features, and show beautiful gems like the Portuguese crown jewel topaz in dazzling detail.


• Introduces simple geology concepts such as types of rocks and crystal formation

• Provides astounding, real examples of these gems

• Highlights the advent of lab-created gems and explains how they are different from natural gems