Through his most recent publication, Anthony de Goutière reveals amazing photogenic inclusions and surface features of gemstones and crystal specimens that could well be mistaken for abstract art.
Wonders within Gemstones II, published by FriesenPress, offers a brilliant look at the microscopic wonders of gemstone inclusions. With the use of various lighting techniques and careful composition, gemmologist and photographer de Goutière has photomicrographed many of these unusual and artistic scenes.
Wonders within Gemstones II is available for order through all major online book retailers, including: FriesenPress’ bookstore, Chapters/Indigo and Amazon. The eBook is available for Google Play.
About the Author
Anthony de Goutière started his career as a watchmaker in 1950 and opened his own watch-repair and jewelry store in Victoria in 1960. While studying gemmology, de Goutière was inspired by the photomicrographs of gemmologists Dr. Eduard Gübelin and John Koivula. He attached his camera with an adapter to a trinocular microscope and his passion for photographing gemstone inclusions began.
Once retired, de Goutière continued with photomicrography of gemstones as a rewarding hobby. His photomicrographs and articles on gemstones and jewellery have been published in gemmological journals around the world. His first book, Wonders Within Gemstones, was published in 1996. De Goutière lives in Victoria, British Columbia.
