Antiques & collectables: jewellery books

The end of the First World War left much of Europe faced with an entirely new political and social situation: absolute...  Read More >>

Presents 5000 years of jewellery from around the world. This book reflects the author's holistic approach to jewellery...  Read More >>

This encyclopedic study is the fruit of twenty years of collecting, research, and study of the most significant...  Read More >>

This encyclopedic study is the fruit of twenty years of collecting, research, and study of the most significant...  Read More >>

Showcases the collection of ancient jewelled objects taken from the Berlin Museum, the Louvre, the British Museum,...  Read More >>

The widespread appeal of Mexican silver jewelry can be attributed to the artistic quality and variety, plus the...  Read More >>

Covers the gems, synthetics, treatments and instruments. This book indicates how to identify diamonds, coloured...  Read More >>

For people who want a reliable source of information to guide them in the fascinating and complex world of pearls-natural,...  Read More >>

A new edition of a beautifully illustrated and classic survey of jewelry -- worldwide and from prehistory to the...  Read More >>

For people who want a reliable source of information to guide them in the fascinating and complex world of pearls-natural,...  Read More >>

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A richly illustrated study of the crown jewels of Europe showcases the extraordinary range of gems worn by monarchs...  Read More >>

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Includes sections on - white metal and rhinestone jewellery; history of rhinestones; cuts and shapes of rhinestones;...  Read More >>

This book is the first of its kind and the result of a labor of love by the authors, who researched the history...  Read More >>

Trinkets and treasures, that's the story of vintage jewelry. Today, jewelry is one of the most popular areas of...  Read More >>

Features early medieval pieces and examples of jewellery design. This book also features rings, brooches, pendants,...  Read More >>

Vintage carved Bakelite jewelry, from the great style era of the 1930s and 1940s, remains a highly sought-after...  Read More >>

This book is the catalog for two of the first major exhibits to show only modernist jewelry from such a broad group...  Read More >>

Traces the history of the tiara, illustrated with examples by designers such as Faberge, Cartier, Westwood and Versace....  Read More >>

With a concise history of jewelry and some interesting insights on the possible origins of costume jewelry in particular,...  Read More >>

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A completely new and faithful facsimile of the original 1906 WMF catalogue, now printed throughout in color for...  Read More >>

Laura M. Mueller, author of two volumes of the Collector's Encyclopedia of Compacts, Carryalls & Face Powder Boxes,...  Read More >>

Contains expertly-fashioned settings from top jewellers that embrace a diversity of styles and techniques, including...  Read More >>