Discover Gems

François Farges, Olivier Segura

François Farges and Olivier Segura take us on a journey to discover these gems and how they formed, sharing our planet’s most intriguing secrets through the stories they have to tell.

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Overview

From the time of the kings to the gold rushes and up to today's collectors, precious stones arouse many fantasies about color, light and rarity, which gives them a value that borders on the dream. A sign of wealth and power, the brilliance of gemstones also evokes the geological depth of time, an epic of several billion years, that of the Earth.

François Farges and Olivier Segura take us on a journey to discover these gemstones and their formation. By telling their story, they share with us the most intriguing secrets of the planet. From the properties of turquoise to the symbolism of diamonds and the Great Sapphire of the French Crown, this guide, with more than 1,000 photos, will take you into the fascinating world of gems.

Olivier Segura & François Farges

Authors of Discover Gems: Olivier Segura, Gemologist and Director of L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts Asia Pacific & François Farges, in charge of the collections and Professor at the Muséum national d’histoire naturelle

In our imaginations, precious stones sparkle, glimmer and feature incredible colors; they are also rare, an exceptional characteristic that further fuels their desirability.