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A Book of Jewels-J and A Bauer
The text accompanying the magnificent photographs contains a wealth of interesting information, from technical descriptions and gemmological explanation to the fascinating legends which have grown up around the magical properties of various stones: diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires -- the most valued and precious of gems -- to the less known but no less beautiful semi-precious spinels, beryls, zircons and garnets. Profusely illustrated in color. 143pp.

Hardcover cloth (black) bound in fine condition. Minor edgewear to dj as expected. Previous owner's dedication on ffep. Otherwise, clean and unmarked text.

Details $25.00

Gemstone Enhancement-Kurt Nassau
Gemstone Enhancement: Heat, Irradiation, Impregnation, Dyeing, and Other Treatments which alter the Appearance of Gemstones, and the Detection of Such Treatments.The book was written for the gemologist to simplify their work by knowing the details of the possible treatment techniques. 221pp.

Binding is black leatherette on boards with silver lettering to spine. Hardcover with glossy pictorial dustjacket in NEAR NEW condition. Gold label on ffep. ExtraFine/ExtraFine. RARE/OUT-OF-PRINT.

Details $495.00

Gemstones-Christine Woodward, Roger Harding
The book reveals how gem minerals form, where they are found and how they are mined plus how gems are identified. Some common imitations and synthetics are also described, with illustrations of the different internal 'landscapes' found in these and natural gemstones. Richly illustrated with photographs in color. 7th printing. 60pp.

Glossy pictorial softcover. Near Fine. May contain some underlinings.

Details $10.00

Jewels of the Pharaohs. Egyptian Jewelry of the Dynastic Period-Cyril Aldred
The mystery and magnificence of Egypt's past unfold in these treasures of Tutankhamun and 18 other great rulers. Egyptian jewelry of the Dynastic Period. This book presents for the first time in a single volume nearly 200 priceless pieces from collections all over the world. 173 Illustrations- 109 in full-color. 128pp.

Full blue cloth on boards with gilt to spine. Large HARDCOVER with glossy pictorial dustjacket. Gift inscription on ffep. Else, clean, tight, sharp cornered, very light edgewear to jacket and unmarked pages throughout. Appears gently read. FINE/FINE.

Details $15.00

Precious Stones (Volume 1)-Max Bauer
A popular account of their characteristics, occurrence and applications with an introduction to their determination. For Mineralogists, lapidaries, jewellers, etc. Includes an appendix on pearls and coral. First published in 1904. Drawing illustrations. 260pp.

Softcover. Clean and unmarked pages throughout, tight binding, light edge and corner wear.

Details $19.95

The Design and Creation of Jewelry-Robert Von Neumann
Discover the pleasure of creating your own beautiful jewelry with this complete handbook. A descriptive manual for beginners and a valuable reference for more advanced artisans, this revised edition of now standard guide provides a thorough analysis of design , technique and technical data and their interrelationships. Von Neumann describes the necessary materials, tools, and workshop requirements for practicing this craft and provides a list of supply sources to help you get started. Profusely illustrated with drawings, diagrams, color and b/w photographs, includes bibliography, sources of supplies appendix, and index. 271pp.

Glossy softcover in fine condition. Clean and unmarked throughout.

Details $20.00

The Master Jewelers-A. Kenneth Snowman (Editor)
Here, in the pages of The Master Jewelers the world of fine jewelry from the mid-19th century to the present is brought to life in all its shining glory. Fifteen chapters presenting Castellani and Giuliano, Fontenay, Faberge, Hancock, Falize, Boucheron, Tillander, Lalique, Vever, Fouquet, Tiffany, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Verdura, and Bulgari, written by leading experts in the field, discuss the social, aesthetic, and even the business aspects of fine jewelry from around 1850 to our own time. 377 illustrations w/251 plates in color. 262pp.

Binding is full black cloth on boards with gilt on spine. Oversize hardcover with glossy pictorial dustjacket in near new condition.

Details $145.00


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