Guide To Gems Jewellery
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Author |
: Renee Newman |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 156 |
Release |
: 2001-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0929975308 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780929975306 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Synopsis Gem & Jewelry Pocket Guide by : Renee Newman
The perfect pocket-sized companion for those travelling and thinking about purchasing jewellery or stones. Renee Newman, author of the highly respected gem and jewellery guides including 'Diamond Ring Buying Guide' and 'Gold and Platinum Jewelry Buying Guide', has written a concise buying guide covering gems, gold and platinum that's a perfect handy reference. Here is important information on how to select jewellers and appraisers; a chapter on notable gem sources and which countries are noted for specific gems; information on coral, ivory and amber; precautions one must take when buying from an unfamiliar source; and customs regulations, duties and how to use lab reports. This guide will become an indispensable resource that will be used time and time again.
Author |
: Gavin Linsell |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 228 |
Release |
: 2007 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0955149126 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780955149122 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Synopsis Guide to Gems & Jewellery by : Gavin Linsell
Author |
: DK |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 442 |
Release |
: 2023-03-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780744084870 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0744084873 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Synopsis Gem by : DK
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 |
: Joel E. Arem |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 159 |
Release |
: 1992 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0945005091 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780945005094 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Synopsis Gems and Jewelry by : Joel E. Arem
This new edition of the classic consumer guide to precious stones and their settings is packed full of color photographs and comprehensive information about gems in a portable format. Written simply and clearly, it answers consumers' questions and informs them of what they will encounter in the marketplace. 186 illustrations.
Author |
: Gerald D. Sisk (Jr.) |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 266 |
Release |
: 2011 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0615562396 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780615562391 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (96 Downloads) |
Synopsis Jewelrytelevision Guide to Gems & Jewelry by : Gerald D. Sisk (Jr.)
Author |
: Anastasia Young |
Publisher |
: Herbert Press |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2012 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1408154994 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781408154991 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Guide to Gemstone Settings by : Anastasia Young
A complete and practical guide to setting precious and semi-precious stones in any metal, The Jewellery-Maker's Guide to Gemstone Settings is a detailed, technical guide to stone-setting for jewellers and jewellery students. It explores traditional, modern, and experimental approaches to stone-setting, from the purely functional to design-led solutions for securing stones. It takes the reader through the entire process of setting stones from choosing a suitable stone and designing and making the setting to seating and setting the stone. The extensive setting techniques are combined with step-by-step demonstrations, precise diagrams and images of contemporary work from international jewellers. A comprehensive reference section featuring an illustrated glossary makes this book the essential stone-setting resource for both students and professional jewellers. Demonstrations produced using 3D modelling software provide the most up-to-date reflection of current practice and technology and allow explanations of skills and techniques to be presented with expert accuracy. The perfect resource for jewellers of all levels.
Author |
: Cally Oldershaw |
Publisher |
: Firefly Books |
Total Pages |
: 228 |
Release |
: 2003 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1552978141 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781552978146 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (41 Downloads) |
Synopsis Firefly Guide to Gems by : Cally Oldershaw
A guide to the identification, structure, and uses of precious and semi-precious stones, novelty stones, agates, and crystals.
Author |
: Sarah Hue-Williams |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2001 |
ISBN-10 |
: 284323302X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9782843233029 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (2X Downloads) |
Synopsis Christie's Guide to Jewellery by : Sarah Hue-Williams
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 |
: Renée Newman |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2003 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0929975340 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780929975344 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Synopsis Gemstone Buying Guide by : Renée Newman
Gives pointers on how to buy gemstones, with advice on price comparison, quality evaluation, fake stones, gem treatments, and gem cleaning and care.
Author |
: Anastasia Young |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2012-03-20 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781596686366 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1596686367 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Synopsis Gemstone Settings by : Anastasia Young
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.