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SCIENCE BOOK CATALOG XLII

A beautifully illustrated paperback, with descriptions of gem materials and associated lore, rare stones, and new synthetics by a former curator at the Smithsonian Institution. Sinkankas No.190

Primarily designed to be a practical guide for the purchaser of diamonds, Argenzio explains the secrets of evaluating the character of a diamond and what to look for and what to avoid in making a purchase. Sinkankas No.196

A clearly written account of the romance and value of gems, jewelry and precious metals, and excellent for the reader who wishes to obtain an accurate background in the subject. Describes the diamond, pearls, natural and cultured ruby, sapphire, emerald, opal, jade, and quartz. Then various pieces of jewelry, jewelry design, medals, jewelry for men, jeweled eggs, gold boxes, and information on the care of jewelry. Sinkankas No.289

The text accompanying the magnificent photographs contains a wealth of interesting information, from technical information and gemmological explanations to the fascinating legends which have grown up around the magical properties of various stones. Sinkankas No.462

Replaces the loong-time favorite of Selwyn. Surveys the entire field of materials including precious stones, types of jewelry work, objects made, antique silver, hallmarks, etc. Sinkankas No.682.

Treats and full scope of the subject: history and lore, the nature and properties of the diamond, deposits and mines, the diamond trade, cutting, identification, jewelry, famous persons connected with diamonds, synthesis, industrial uses, a list of diamonds over 100 carats, a bibliography and glossary. Sinkankas No.686

Describes and illustrates the history of jewellery, rings, diamond jewellery antique jewellery, engraved gems, paste, birthstones, precious metals used in jewelry, gems, cutting gems, pearls, amber, jet, coral, and more. Sinkankas No.888

One of the most famous books written about amber. Treats particularly the multicolored amber of Italy, and also legends, lore, amber in general, Baltic amber, amber in commerce and in literature. Scarce classic.

Plates of jewelry worn by royalty, nobles and wealthy people in the 14th to 18th centuries.

Gems, jewelry, crown jewels, lapidary work, birthstones, famous gems, etc. Sinkankas No.1521

An illustrated survey of man's involvement in the world of gemstones throughout history. Describes the gem species, arts of the lapidary and jeweler, qualities of gems, treated gems, rare and highly prized gems, crown jewels, and a final section on jade. By Paul E. Desautels, while Supervisor of the Division of Mineralogy of the Smithsonian Institution. Sinkankas No.1661

The whole story of pearls, from their role in the shell cult of antiquity & the early pearl fisheries of the Persian Gulf to the development in Japan of the cultured pearl of today. Also tells how pearls can be evaluated for size, shape, luster, iridescence, flawlessness and color; and flawlessness and color; and how to choose pearls for fashion. Sinkankas No.1695

"A popular account of gems. Containing their history, their distinctive properties, and a description of the most famous gems; gem cutting and engraving, and the artificial production of real & counterfeit gems." Translated from the French by F. Sanford. A classic of the 19th century and still much used for reference. Sinkankas No.1711

"With almost 200 full-color photographs specially commissioned for this book and archival pictures of pieces that have disappeared into private collections, the volume features the finest artworks in precious metals and jewels from collections around the world, including creations by Lalique, Cartier, Boucheron, Bulgari, Tiffany and David Webb."

The first edition of Dr. Joan Evan's well-known history of jewellery in Europe from mediaeval times to the mid-19th century, long since recognized as a standard work. "Everything than has ever been recorded on the subject seems to have been brought together...attested by the full bibliography."

Describes the different types of antique jewellery, workmanship, design, and other considerations which tell the kind of antique jewellery worth buying.

A text on evaluation of diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, with brief description of some particularly large famous gemstones by a dealer in Los Angeles.

Fine introduction to the many aspects of gemmology, including discussions on the important gemstones and organic gem materials. Sinkankas No.2139

A historical account of Victorian jewellery and fashions and their influences upon one another. The work is profusely illustrated, arranged into separate chapters for Early, Middle, and Late Victorian periods, and further organized into lists of the characteristics of different types of jewellery within each period.

A large, extensive work compiling articles by world-famous authorities. Discusses the origin of gemstones, jewels as personal adornment, ancient jewels, development of style and form in jewelry, sacred jewels, crown jewels, modern jewelry and some famous jewels and their history. Sinkankas No.2847

"zum Gebrauche fur Studirende, insbesondere Beim Besuche K.K. Hof-Mineralien-Kabinettes. "

A very scarce and desirable work prepared largely from visits to many of the important California deposits, expecially those in the pegmatite regions of San Diego-Riverside counties. Much detail is given on the mines, owners, production, etc, and with photopraphs taken at the time. The first edition of this work, which does not include the 4 beautiful color plates included in the second edition. Sinkankas No.3679

Everything a jeweler needs to know about colored stones and diamonds, gem testing, instruments for gem testing, pearls, precious metals, jewelry findings, settings, chains, emblems, and more. Sinkankas No.3965

"Extraordinary and imaginative revivals of Classical and Roman motifs are shown here, along with the exquisitely crafted creations of gold and precious stones, the bold lines of Art Deco, and a rich proliferation of modern designs, from the traditional to the innovative, created by the most accomplished American and European designers.

A fascinating walk through the ages from the standpoint of famous pieces of jewelry, from Tutankhaman's gold, through the artistic productions of the Renaissance era, to modern times.

Cabochons cut from semi-precious materials, locality information, determinative tables and two bibliographies. Sinkankas No.4324

The story of diamonds, "from the temples of the East to the diggers' shacks in Kimberly; from the pavements of Hatton Gardens to the historic gems of royalty." Sinkankas No.4547

The first book to list and identify comprehensively the various man-made gems on the market in a clear, concise and easily accessible way. Sinkankas No.4839

A very well written book on the collecting and lapidary aspects of the many varieties of quartz. Sinkankas No.5304

"An illustrated textbook for Teachers, Students of Design and Craft Workers"

"An illustrated textbook for Teachers, Students of Design and Craft Workers" Sinkankas No.5536

"The object of this little book is to convey to the merchant, the workman, and the amateur, in a condensed and accurate form, information concerning the various properties of precious stones." Sinkankas No.5587

Subtitled "Gems and Jewels: Uncut Stones and Objets d'Art", this book details the classification of the principle gemstones and their imitations, and richly illustrates them in the following pages. Sinkankas No.5887

This is the textbook for Shipley's GIA course on gemology.

Masterworks of German mining art and trophies. With many fine photos of drawings from books, porcelin, carvings, glasses, trophies, mining tools, coins, etc.

Tells how to grade diamonds, best sizes and shapes, where to buy and sell, dangers, how to identify synthetic diamonds, and more. Sinkankas No.6446

A comprehensive book on jewel stones, their history, chemistry, origins, processing, marketing, and synthetic substitutes. Sinkankas No.7131