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Jewels A Secret History by Victoria Finlay
Throughout history, precious stones have inspired passions and poetry, quests and curses, sacred writings and...Read more
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The Faberge Menagerie by William R. Johnston
This exquisite exhibition catalogue brings together over one hundred of Carl Fabergé’s most beautiful creations...Read more
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The Jeweler's Directory of Gemstones: A Complete Guide to Appraising and Using Precious Stones by Judith Crowe
For goldsmiths, collectors, jewelry-makers, investors, retailers and consumers.

The trade of gemstones is a highly...Read more
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The Power of Jewelry by Robert Lee Morris, Donna Karan, Carl Scheffel, Donna Karan
Robert Lee Morris, a leading designer of jewelry and body ornament, is known for his one-of-a-kind pieces as well as...Read more
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Tiffany Pearls by John Loring
Symbols of perfection, pearls are the most classic of gems, bringing an air of elegance and sophistication to the...Read more
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Warman's Jewelry Field Guide by Leigh Leshner, Kyle Husfloen (Introduction)

Jewelry collectors can't afford to go without this full-color portable guide! All types of collectible jewelry -...Read more
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Yard The Life and Magnificent Jewelry of Raymond C. Yard by Natasha Kuzmanovic,David Behl (Photographer),David Rockefeller
Dazzling and celebrity-filled, this anecdote-packed account of Raymond C. Yard and his remarkable jewelry is a...Read more
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Pearl Book The Definitive Buying Guide How to Select, Buy, Care for and Enjoy Pearls by Antoinette Leonard Matlins
With today's finest cultured pearls rivaling diamond, ruby, emerald and sapphire in terms of popularity, rarity and...Read more
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100 Years of Vintage Watches
A glorious century of vintage wristwatches springs to life in 1,000 spectacular color photos! 100 Years of Vintage...Read more
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American Indian Jewelry I: 1,200 Artist Biographies
Great resource for anyone interested in traditional and contemporary American Indian Jewelry or American Indian Art...Read more
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Beyond the Maker's Mark: Paul de Lamerie Silver in the Cahn Collection by Ellenor Alcorn, Tessa Murdoch
Accompanying a touring exhibition, opening at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, and moving in 2007 to venues in...Read more
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The Book of Diamonds
Fascinating, profusely illustrated volume covers complete history and lore of diamonds from early discoveries in...Read more
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Consumer Guide to Diamonds by Joseph Mirsky
Authoritatively written by practicing bench jeweler, gemologist, and appraiser Joseph Mirsky, The Consumer Guide To...Read more
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Diamond Ring Buying Guide by Renee Newman
How to Evaluate, Identify and Select Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry. Written in clear, everyday English, with lots of...Read more
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Fine Indian Jewelry of the Southwest: The Millicent Rogers Museum Collection
Millicent Rogers collected passionately during the late 1940s and early 1950s, when fine Native artwork from the...Read more
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Gem and Jewelry Pocket Guide A Traveler's Guide to Buying Diamonds Colored Gems Pearls Gold and Platinum Jewelry by Renee Newman
This handy little book comes closer to covering all of the important bases than any similar guides have managed to...Read more
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A Girl's Guide to Buying Diamonds by Randi Molofsky.
How to Choose, Evaluate, and Buy the Diamond You Want. By Randi Molofsky.

This style manual shows readers how to...Read more
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Hellenistic Engraved Gems by Dimitris Plantzos
This volume follows the development of gem engraving from Alexander's conquest of the East to the Augustan period....Read more
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Jewellery Moves Ornament for the 21st Century by Amanda Game
A popular book with designers and teachers of jewelery making, this book is a major survey of 140 of the most...Read more
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Jeweled Garden A Colorful History of Gems, Jewelry, and Nature
The natural world has been a muse for artists throughout the ages, and jewelry designers have always shared that...Read more
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