Handbook of Fine Jewelry - Rilegato

Schiffer, Nancy N.

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0887403743 ISBN 13: 9780887403743

Casa editrice: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1997

Riassunto

Do you know what the karat weight of jewelry refers to? Find out this and the meanings of hundreds of other specialized terms in the Handbook of Fine Jewelry. The automatic appeal of spectacular jewelry, from antique to contemporary, is focused here through exquisite designs, brilliant gemstones and unique settings. In easy to use, encyclopedic format from A to Z, jewelry terms from ancient to modern are defined and lavishly illustrated by hundreds of beautiful color photographs. Famous jewelry designers and materials are included with illustrated examples of each. Jewelry styles and components, gem stones, and descriptive terms are included. This volume will become an important reference for jewelry dealers, collectors, and all who enjoy jewelry's aesthetic qualities.

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Product Description:

An important handbook for lovers of fine jewelry. Hundreds of specialized terms from the jewelry world are explored in this easy-to-use, encyclopedic book. From A to Z, jewelry terms from ancient to modern are defined and lavishly illustrated with hundreds of beautiful color photos.

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• Editore: Schiffer Pub Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0887403743
• ISBN 13: 9780887403743
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 224