{"product_id":"turquoise-unearthed-an-illustrated-guide","title":"Turquoise Unearthed: An Illustrated Guide","description":"In the American Southwest, turquoise is a highly prized gemstone with great cultural significance. Author Joe Dan Lowry is recognized worldwide as a leading expert on the subject, and Turquoise Unearthed: An Illustrated Guide is the definitive resource for rock hounds and serious collectors alike. Lowry describes the fascinating history of turquoise mining in the American Southwest and reveals the astonishing variety of colors and forms that make this a gemstone like no other. Among Native American peoples of the Southwest, turquoise is especially prized, with blue stones symbolizing \"Father Sky\" and greener ones evoking \"Mother Earth.\" This lavishly illustrated volume also features some of the finest examples of antique and contemporary Southwest Indian turquoise jewelry.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1887896333\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1887896333.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Lowry, Joe Dan|Lowry, Joe P.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41598264148026,"sku":"DBV.1887896333.G","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1887896333-0.jpg?v=1786851567","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/turquoise-unearthed-an-illustrated-guide","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}