Understanding Jewelry
This essentially practical book, Understanding Jewellery, now available in a revised and fully updated third edition, is unique in explaining why jewelry values vary and the individual points important for each category. A major section is devoted to the identification of the major gemstones and the testing methods to assess
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A classic Antique Collectors' Club title, Understanding Jewellery is now available in a revised and fully updated third edition and is unique in explaining why jewellery values vary and the individual points important for each category. Explanations are given in a straightforward, uncomplicated manner with a text largely linked directly to specific illustrations. This makes the assimilation of the information much easier than in traditional text dominated books. The authors, both jewellery experts, evaluate many millions of pounds worth annually and thus handle a complete cross-section of what is available on the market. They have specially selected the hundreds of superb colour illustrations to show what to look for and, equally important, what to avoid. Whether interested in the history of fashion, deciding what to buy or simply to enjoy a visual feast of beautiful objects, this book will serve as an invaluable reference and represents outstanding value. This book is an excellent guide to
Foreword7Acknowledgements8Gemstones9App. AThe refraction of light and the refractometer46App. BMohs scale of hardness47App. CPastes and Composite stones48App. DGemstone treatment and enhancement48Ch. 1From the late 18th Century to 182050Ch. 2From 1820 to 184074Ch. 3From 1840 to 186098Ch. 4From 1860 to 1880134Ch. 5From 1880 to 1900194Ch. 6From 1900 to 1920262Ch. 7From 1920 to 1940288Ch. 8The 1940s and the Post-War Years356Ch. 9From 1960 to 1980402Ch. 10From 1980 to 2000446Bibliography488Index490
