Download or read book Gemstones written by Judith Crowe and published by Herbert Press. This book was released on 2019-09-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the common treatments and imitations plus gemstone properties, sources and typical cuts of stones, including a guide on appraisal techniques. Jewellers and designer goldsmiths, lapidaries and gem cutters, stone setters, gemologists, geologists, collectors and people who buy and sell jewellery at antique fairs and on the internet, this book is for anyone who has ever had a gemstone and wanted identification and information. Featuring a mix of gemstones and gem-set jewellery, it puts gems in context and contains historical context for those buying and selling antique and vintage gem-set jewellery, including details of the stones typically found in Georgian, Victorian and early 20th century settings. Packed with fascinating gemological details and up-to-date data on more than 70 of the most exquisite gemstones, and written by leading expert, Judith Crowe, learn the common pitfalls in identifying stones and clarify areas of confusion and misidentification.

Download or read book Jeweller s Directory of Gemstones written by Judith Crowe and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A complete reference for goldsmiths, collectors, and jewellery makers, this book is a comprehensive guide to identifying, buying, using and caring for a dazzling array of jewels and gems." "Discover the origins of gemstones and understand the process of selecting the raw material. Includes practical advice on how to assess the quality, rarity, grade, durability, and cut of precious and semi-precious stones." "Learn how gems are calibrated, using the industry standard measurements of carats and points, and how they can be treated to improve both colour and clarity. A glossary section clearly explains all of the key terminology used." "Illustrations and colour photographs help you to identify the gemstones available to jewellery makers, from amethysts and diamonds to tourmaline and quartz, and demonstrate how they can be used in different designs and settings."--Jacket

Download or read book The Italian Legacy in Philadelphia written by Andrea Canepari and published by Temple University Press. This book was released on 2021-12-03 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Italian Legacy in Philadelphia examines the impact and influence of Italian arts, culture, people, and ideas on the city of Philadelphia from the founding to the present"--

Download or read book Hertfordshire to Norfolk written by Judith Cligman and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encompassing the counties of Hertfordshire, Essex, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Norfolk, this illustrated guide explores that area of eastern England which spreads from the Thames to the Wash. It is a region of dramatic scenery, from the sweeping coastline where the struggle against the devouring North Sea is all too visible, to the low-lying waterlands and Fens where the horizon is punctuated by ancient spires and towers. The emphasis is on buildings as history, and the full range of the region's archaeological and architectural heritage is explored.

Download or read book The Italian Legacy in Washington D C written by Luca Molinari and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Neoclassicism of Thomas Jefferson design of Monticello and sketches of the White House, to "all'italiana" gardens and parks, to the strong Roman classicism of the Jefferson Memorial, to Costantino Brumidi's frescoes in Congress and the National Library, to the striking composition of Luigi Moretti's Watergate Complex - America's capital is infused with the influences of a culture that laid the foundations of Western society. This book is an homage to this strong and still alive relationship and essential reading for all those interested in architecture and the visual arts.

Download or read book Archey s Frog written by Andrew Crowe and published by Heinemann. This book was released on 1997-04-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the discovery of Archey's frog, New Zealand's tiny native frog who only lives high up in the Coromandel ranges. Facts about Archey's frog are included inside the back cover. Suggested level: primary.

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Download or read book Queen s Jewels written by Leslie Field and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 1997-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the English monarchy's family-owned jewels and details the history of the collection.

Download or read book Princess Margaret written by Helen Cathcart and published by W H Allen. This book was released on 1974 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Royal Jewels written by Suzy Menkes and published by McGraw-Hill/Contemporary. This book was released on 1989 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the outstanding collection of jewels belonging to the royal family of Great Britain, and discusses the people who have acquired and worn the gems

Download or read book Portrait Gallery of Eminent Men and Women of Europe and America written by Evert Augustus Duyckinck and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 746 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Tiaras written by Geoffrey C. Munn and published by Victoria & Albert Museum. This book was released on 2002 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book explores the origins of the word tiara which derives from the head ornaments of Persian kings. The term tiara encompasses the diadem, said to have been invented by Dionysos, god of wine, the Kokoshnik from early Russia, and the wreath of flowers, perhaps the most appealing source of inspiration for the modern jeweller. Tiaras are considered as emblems of love and marriage, as symbols of aristocratic heritage, and as works of art in their own right in a range of styles from the antique and neo-classical to art deco. The stunning array of contemporary designs indicates that tiaras are now most definitely items of high fashion. Many are shown alongside either their original designs or photographs of their owners from the Queen Mother to Madonna. Tiaras, Past and Present traces the history of these magnificent jewels from ancient time to their re-emergence in the First Empire, through the work of famous jewellers like Faberg , Cartier and Boucheron to the extravagant contemporary creations of Vivienne Westwood and Versace. Tiaras of all types glitter throughout the pages, breathtaking in the sumptuousness of their stones and the intricacy of their design. The tiara is indeed pre-eminent among jewels, and this book is a celebration of them.

Download or read book Queen Elizabeth a Life of the Queen Mother written by Penelope Mortimer and published by Viking Books. This book was released on 1986 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biografie van de Engelse koningin-moeder Elizabeth (geb. 1900), echtgenote van George VI.

Download or read book Grand Duchess Marie Pavlovna written by Galina Korneva and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Using rare archival information obtained from various Russian sources, as well as sources in Europe and the United States, renowned Russian authors Galina Korneva and Tatiana Cheboksarova have pieced together the first biography of Grand Duchess Marie Pavlovna, the indomitable "Aunt Miechen." Daughter-in-law, sister-in-law and amiable aunt of Russia's last three stars, Marie Pavlovna enjoyed an enviable position in the highest echelons of pre-Revolutionary Russian society and cultural life. A patron of the greatest jewelers and designers of her time, Marie Pavlovna also spent considerable efforts on endless charities. Her energy was legendary, as was her raveling, spending and meddling in the highest affairs of the empire"--Publisher's description.

Download or read book Theirs is the Kingdom written by Andrew Morton and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wealth of the British Royal Family.

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