Handbook of Fine Jewelry by Schiffer, Nancy N.

Handbook of Fine Jewelry (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780887403743)

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Format: Hardcover
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$79.95
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Handbook of Fine Jewelry by Schiffer, Nancy N.

Handbook of Fine Jewelry

$79.95
Handbook of Fine Jewelry by Schiffer, Nancy N.

Handbook of Fine Jewelry

$79.95
Format: Hardcover
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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.

Author: Nancy N. Schiffer
ISBN-10: 0887403743
ISBN-13: 9780887403743
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/07/1997
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 4.20lbs
Size: 12.36h x 9.45w x 1.20d
By Nancy N. Schiffer
By Nancy N. Schiffer
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Nancy Schiffer has written extensively on jewelry including The Power of Jewelry, Jewelry by Southwest American Indians: Evolving Designs, and Costume Jewelry, The Great Pretenders.

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