Metals & Jewelry 2

"An indispensable reference book for any appraiser's library...should be referred to often."Rocks & MineralsIn this companion volume to Gems & Jewelry Appraising, 2nd Edition, the first comprehens……続きを見る

Over 300 outstanding illustrations ー thoughtfully selected and excellently reproduced ー depict ornate altar screens, doors, chandeliers, balcony railings, candelabra, tombstone crosses, pulpits, g……続きを見る

Wearing jewelry is essential to helping women developed their own style. For women wishing to create a look that's unique, the last thing they'll want to invest money in is mass produced pieces of j……続きを見る

This classic study begins with a general analysis of precious stones followed by descriptions of their cutting and mounting and the ways in which their value and authenticity are assessed. The remai……続きを見る

Jewelry is the love of humans. Jewelry is the nature's gift to mankind. Jewelry is the best gift for your loved ones. Jewelry is forever. This demands us to know the details of buying, caring and f……続きを見る

Learn where to find fabulous vintage jewelry, beads, and artifactsーand how to create stunning one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using these amazing findsーwith Rejuvenated Jewels! Rhinestone beads and c……続きを見る

Every day in America and around the world, ordinary people who have taken a little time and effort to educate themselves in a few basic skills are making very profitable discoveries. On the followin……続きを見る

Explains in non-technical terms how to use the Chelsea filter and synthetic emerald filter to identify diamonds and colored gems, and how to separate natural gems from imitations, treated gemstones,……続きを見る

"So thoroughly is the American ethos embodied in the works of American silversmiths that it has given to their product a typical identity and it never can be mistaken for that of any other country."……続きを見る

For lovers of these beautiful little feats of engineering ………. This is an inexpensive little guide intended for those starting to collect powder compacts. It gives general information on collecting ……続きを見る

Wearing jewelry is essential to helping women developed their own style. For women wishing to create a look that's unique, the last thing they'll want to invest money in is mass produced pieces of j……続きを見る

Wearing jewelry is essential to helping women developed their own style. For women wishing to create a look that's unique, the last thing they'll want to invest money in is mass produced pieces of j……続きを見る

Over 1,000 designs in rare 19th-century catalog of impressive architectural ornaments and statuary ー rendered in zinc, brass, and copper ー includes rosettes, historical figures, angels, gargoyles,……続きを見る

'I imagine its being rediscovered with delight in some dusty book case a century hence and hailed as a classic' Spectator 'A wonderful book, a hymn to the pleasurable process of making things' The T……続きを見る

This handy guide to identifying and interpreting gold, silver, platinum and ceramic marks includes all hallmarks from 1544. Details of the new hallmarking system, international marks and guides to t……続きを見る

Have you ever dreamed of buying a Van Gogh for $5.00 at a yard sale? Of using a metal detector to locate relics on a Civil War battlefield or in the bed of an historic river? Of digging a cache of g……続きを見る

Granulated glass will give you the joy of making jewelry from a material that looks like a glass, but it compares favorably with glass for simplicity of execution, and the ability to give more varia……続きを見る

Diamond Street is Rachel Lichtenstein's fascinating account of London's Hatton Garden. Enter Hatton Garden, one of London's most mysterious streets. Home to ancient burial sites, diamond workshops, ……続きを見る

Example in this ebook The collection of old metal may at first sight appear a somewhat unattractive hobby; a moment's reflection, however, brings to mind the wonderful art treasures of metal in our ……続きを見る

Metal detecting is a very rewarding hobby in more ways than one. Just swinging a detector on a warm sunny day in pleasant surroundings is a real pleasure in itself. Not only is there the prospect of……続きを見る

A handy guide identifying over 170 types of the world’s gemstones with beautiful colour photography taken from the Smithsonian Institution’s archives. ‘Gem Gemstones’ is an indispensable guide for a……続きを見る

Miller's Field Guides are an invaluable resource for collectors when out buying items at antiques shops, auctions or car boot fairs. They provide a fast and accurate way to recognize, identify and d……続きを見る

Explains in non-technical terms how to use the loupe and dark-field loupe to identify diamonds and colored gems, and how to separate natural gems from imitations, treated gemstones, synthetics, and ……続きを見る

Explains in non-technical terms how to use the ultraviolet lamp to identify diamonds and colored gems, and how to separate natural gems from imitations, treated gemstones, synthetics, and look-alike……続きを見る

Explains in non-technical terms how to use the dichroscope to identify colored gems, and how to separate natural gems from imitations, treated gemstones, synthetics, and look-alikes. The approach is……続きを見る

Explains in non-technical terms how to use the SSEF Diamond-Type Spotter and SSEF Blue Diamond Tester to identify diamonds, and how to separate natural diamonds from imitations, treated diamonds, sy……続きを見る

Metal detecting is easy -- you only need to put the search head in the right place to make great treasure finds The less easy part is deciding where to put the search head! Research will help the de……続きを見る

Handcrafted Jewelry Photo Gallery -- Cast and fabricated jewelry is a book of jewelry photos of Joyce’s unique contemporary art jewelry. There is a bit of metal jewelry making instruction, but not m……続きを見る

THIS BOOK IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS This book is not for you if you are not already well versed in hard soldering and using oxyacetylene equipment. Are you looking for jewelry instruction books? Are you ……続きを見る

Professional Pearl and Bead Stringing is a step-by-step guide for goldsmiths, jewelry designers and serious amateurs who want or need to learn how to string pearls and gemstones professionally. The ……続きを見る