Jewelrytelevision Guide to Gems & Jewelry
Author : Gerald D. Sisk (Jr.)
Publisher :
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 26,30 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Jewelry
ISBN : 9780615562391
Author : Gerald D. Sisk (Jr.)
Publisher :
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 26,30 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Jewelry
ISBN : 9780615562391
Author : Gavin Linsell
Publisher :
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 29,53 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Jewelry
ISBN : 9780955149122
Author : Jerry Sisk
Publisher :
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 40,92 MB
Release : 2016-10-03
Category :
ISBN : 9780692713181
A comprehensive and visual gemology resource featuring more than 100 prominent gemstones.
Author : Walter Schumann
Publisher : Sterling Publishing (NY)
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 49,88 MB
Release : 1977
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN :
Describes the appearance, formation, physical properties and characteristics, mining, and cutting of precious, semiprecious, and synthetic gemstones.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 13,42 MB
Release : 2023-03-07
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0744084873
Prepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world's greatest treasures. Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth's finest jewels. Following a foreword from Aja Raden, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. From agate to zoisite, everything under the Sun is encapsulated in spectacular photography and accessible text. Trace the history of gemmology and get the inside story on our planet's most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Find out their physical properties, check the price tags, and discover the most remarkable record-breakers. This exceptionally extravagant book is a picture-packed, fact-filled celebration guaranteed to bring sparkle to your life and your library.
Author : Richard W. Wise
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,24 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Gems
ISBN : 9780972822381
The definitive book for anyone wanting to learn how the best gemologists in the world evaluate precious gems, and what makes one stone merely a good stone versus a truly fabulous museum-quality gem. The author, Richard W. Wise, is one of the world's foremost gemologists.
Author : Deanna Farneti Cera
Publisher : ABRAMS
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 12,54 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN :
"For this informative, profusely illustrated book, noted jewelry expert Deanna Farneti Cera has selected more than 250 of the world's best costume jewelry creations, organized by time period and maker, beginning with Art Nouveau. Amazing Gems introduces readers to the significant periods and important creators of costume jewelry. Whether the author is describing necklaces by Chanel, brooches by Christian Dior, bracelets by Schiaparelli, or earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane, readers learn about the actual components of a piece, identifying marks, and other distinguishing characteristics. Also discussed are the various materials that make up costume jewelry, such as inexpensive metals, colored glass paste, rhinestones, marcasite, amethyst, wood, and Bakelite. Biographical notes on the major designers and manufacturers are included as well as a helpful glossary."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Author : Anastasia Young
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,49 MB
Release : 2012-03-20
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1596686367
Gemstone Settings is the most in-depth, technical guide to stone setting. Jewelry makers will enjoy an encyclopedic overview, which features an extensive summary of stone-setting and techniques for creating beautiful gemstone jewelry, from basic bezels and prongs to pave, carre, clusters, and numerous others--including cold joins, precious metal clay, settings for fragile stones, and settings that allow the stones to move. You'll also discover detailed information about stones and metals--including their suitability, gorgeous photos and illustrations for visual support, what makes a design wearable and durable, and detailed information on pre-made versus handmade settings. Step by step, learn how to set your most beloved precious, semiprecious, and organic stones with projects that range from elegant diamond masterpieces to earthy pearl or coral everyday favorites.
Author : Sarah Hue-Williams
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,1 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Gems
ISBN : 9782843233029
For more than 200 years, buyers and sellers have sought advice from Christie's specialists. For the first time, Christie's shares this knowledge in an easy-to-use guide to jewellery with stunning color photographs. Christie's Guide to Jewellery provides essential facts and advice on how to appreciate and understand jewels. What should you look for in a gem? Which artificial enhancements should you be aware of when choosing a stone? Why is spinel one of the most underrated gems today? Offering everything from a description of the four "C" categories to an explanation of the origin of the word "carat, " Christie's Guide to Jewellery is a must-have book for both serious and amateur collectors.
Author : Renee Newman
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,23 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Emeralds
ISBN : 9780929975412
This guide helps buyers to evaluate these spectacular gems and it updates professionals on new treatments and sources of corundum and emerald. Using close-up photographs, the book shows how to make visual judgements about clarity. transparency, cut quality and brilliance. In addition, it helps you to understand lab reports and find appraisers and labs. You will also get tips on detecting imitations and synthetic stones. Let this guide provide the in-depth information you will need to be a smart buyer. Topics in this guide include: Quality evaluation; Gem treatments; Fakes and synthetics; Lab reports; Geographic sources; Appraisals; Gem cleaning & care; Savvy buying.