Gemstones by Cally Hall

$10.00 AUD

Category: Jewelry

This pictorial guide provides annotated photographs of over 130 gemstone varieties. Gives information such as where gemstones are found, how they are formed, physical and optical properties, crystal shapes, faceting, and history and folklore of gemstones. Includes a glossary and an index. First publishe d in the UK by Dorling Kindersley. ...Show more

Miller's Is It Genuine? by John Bly

$20.00 AUD

Category: Jewelry

Completely fake antiques are few, but items that are not quite genuine abound. There are copies, adaptations, "marriages" and dubious restorations. This book explains in detail exactly how the experts judge authenticity so that the collector can avoid expensive mistakes. Dealers, saleroom experts and ot her authorities look at furniture, metalware, pottery and porcelain, glass, silver, clocks and toys, as well as more specialized areas such as netsuke, quilts and scientific instruments. The approach is always practical, using colour illustrations to compare genuine items with others not quite "right", and show buyers what to look for, what to beware of and how the faker's materials and techniques differ from those in the genuine article. Hardback ...Show more

Jewellery, 1789 - 1910 - The International Era (Vol 1 & 2) by Shirley Bury

$1100.00 AUD

Category: Jewelry

This important standard work of reference covers the general development of jewellery designs both in relation to Europe as well as in worldwide context. Shirley Bury deals with jewellery tanging from costly royal commissions to mass-produced wares for the popular market. The extensive illustrations are reinforced by original designs, pattern books, cartoons, portraits and photographs. ...Show more

Jewelry and Enamels of Louis Comfort Tiffany by Janet Zapata

$39.00 AUD

Category: Jewelry

Cartier

$16.00 AUD

Category: Jewelry

Encyclopedia contemporary jewellery making by Seecherran

$22.00 AUD

Category: Jewelry

Chains Chains Chains: 25 Necklaces, Bracelets & Earrings by Joanna Gollberg

$150.00 AUD

Category: Jewelry

This is the best book available on making fabulous jewelry chains. Chains can unchain a jeweler's creativity! These 25 non-traditional designs showcase an array of metals in dazzling combinations of sterling silver, gold, copper, aluminum, brass and bronze - along with a range of finishes and textures. From shimmering delicate silver teardrops to mixed-metal boxes that hold caged pearls, these dramatic necklaces, bracelets, and earrings are absolute showstoppers - joys to make and wear. ...Show more

Creative Stonesetting by John Cogswell

$39.00 AUD

Category: Jewelry

This is a clearly laid out handbook on setting precious and semi-precious stones. Aimed at the student and professional jeweller, it is filled with straightforward instructions, handy tips and a multitude of diagrams which show the right and wrong way of setting stones. The book is also illustrated with images of work by well-known jewellers. ...Show more