The Life and Work of a Master Jeweler
Author: Patricia Corbett
Few jewelry designers of the 20th century had the flair and creativity of Fulco di Verdura (full name Fulco Santostefano della Cerda, Duke of Verdura). His fascinating career took him from Paris to Los Angeles and eventu ... |
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A Natural Treasure of the Caribbean
Author: Hubert Bari & David Federman
This beautifully illustrated book sets out to tell the story of a collection of about 30,000 pearls, with no rival anywhere in the world, and that of the re-discovery of these pearls. The pink pearl of the Caribbean is p ... |
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Jewelry
Author: Eric Nussbaum & Francois Chaille
Cartier is a name synonymous with fine jewelry. Since the 1970s, the house of Cartier has been collecting the great pieces produced in its workshops, constituting the largest collection of its kind in the world. Housed t ... |
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The History and Hallmarks of Hopi Silversmithing
Author: Margaret Nickelson Wright
Collectors all over the world prize the distinctive silver jewellery crafted by the Hopi people of northern Arizona. This comprehensive guide, first published over thirty years ago has long been considered the best avail ... |
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Author: David Bennett & Daniela Mascetti
This essentially practical book, Understanding Jewellery, now available in a revised and fully updated third edition, is unique in explaining why jewellery values vary and the individual points important for each categor ... |
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Author: A.Kenneth Snowman
Towards the end of the 19th century, the master jewelers of the Western world began to shed the 18th-century anonymity under which such artist-craftsmen had generally worked. They emerged as individual voices, discarding ... |
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Jewelled Arts of India in the Age of the Mughals
Author: Manuel Keene
Jewelry as an art form in Mughal India is presented in this collection of treasures, with pieces ranging from rings, necklaces and other body ornaments to detailed work on boxes, flasks, bowls and daggers. They exemplify ... |
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Author: Marcia Brown
Collector Books is pleased to present this first book of its kind, dedicated to one of the giants in the costume jewelry industry. Coro was in business for 79 years, from 1901 to 1980, was once one of the largest manufac ... |
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How to Compare and Value
Author: Steven Miners & Tracy Tolkien
A clear, accessible, easy-to-follow guide to developing an appraiser's eye and a connoisseur's knowledge of costume jewelry. Miller's Costume Jewelry: How to Compare & Value is organized chronologically, starting with th ... |
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Author: Judith Miller
This work helps you to dress to impress and collect for effect. Indulge your passion for style and sparkle with collectables expert, Judith Miller. Peruse and choose from 400 stunning objects of desire, whether you want ... |
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Major Works by Leading Jewelers
Author: Marthe Le Van
The awesome craftsmanship that appears throughout this unique volume showcases the zenith of an art, which marries the world's most exceptional gems with exquisitely-honed metal designs. Some of the world's top jewellers ... |
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1899 - 1949. The Journey of a Style
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Author: Vivienne Becker
Jewelry was one of the most successful expressions of Art Nouveau style. This book provides an account of the movement that spread through Europe and the US. Biographies of over 300 designers are included, with a guide t ... |
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The World of Animals in Gems
Author: Suzanne Tennenbaum & Janet Zapata
Examining the phenomenon of animal jewelry, this book is intended for lovers of jewelry and also for designers and dealers in fine jewelry. |
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The Complete Sourcebook
Author: John Peacock
This book - according to the Antiques Roadshow's jewelry expert Geoffrey Munn - is 'an essential for every student and collector of jewelry, irrespective of their particular interest or budget'. Featuring over 1,500 colo ... |
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From Prehistory to the Present
Author: Lois Sherr Dubin
Adornment - jewellery, beadwork and ceremonial regalia - is a defining element of cultural expression for North American Indians. This study is based on a decade of research and interviews with elders and artists, excerp ... |
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A Natural History
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Author: John Loring
Tiffany Colored Gems is the latest in Abrams' series of books for and about Tiffany & Co. and traces the fascinating history of the company's use of coloured stones in its jewellery designs from the mid-nineteenth centur ... |
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Author: A. H. Smith
1888. Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities. A listing of over 2,000 items held by the British Museum with a selection of reproductions of some of the engraved gems and an extensive introduction by Mr. Murray. |
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