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Stoned: Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the World by Aja Raden
RRP: €11.89€7.90As entertaining as it is incisive, Stoned is a raucous journey through the history of human desire for what is rare, and therefore precious. What makes a stone a jewel? What makes a jewel priceless? And why do we covet beautiful things? In this... -
The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire by Francesca Cartier Brickell
RRP: €19.03€13.48Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780525621638Author Francesca Cartier BrickellFormat PaperbackPage Count 656Imprint Ballantine Books Inc.Publisher Random House USA Inc -
Linda Macneil: Jewels of Glass by Davira S. Taragin
RRP: €38.08€25.00Linda MacNeil: Jewels of Glass is the first in-depth monograph to explore the development of leading American jeweller Linda MacNeil's jewellery and her contribution to late twentieth- and twenty-first century jewellery. MacNeil has inserted her... -
American Costume Jewelry: Art and Industry, 1935-1950, A-M by Roberto Brunalti
RRP: €65.44€37.64This encyclopedic study is the fruit of twenty years of collecting, research, and study of the most significant American costume jewelry from 1930-1950. It offers readers a meticulous, reliable instrument to knowing these gems, which are often true and... -
Precious: The History and Mystery of Gems Across Time by Helen Molesworth 9780857529091
RRP: €35.70€25.41Discover a dazzling deep-dive into the history of the world through a totally new lens, as told by the V&A’s Senior Jewellery Curator.'Engaging and illuminating, Precious is a masterclass in the history of gems. It’s also great fun to read - one of those... -
Diamonds Across Time: Facets of Mankind Usha R Balakrishnan 9781838048402
RRP: €113.05€72.17Diamonds tell stories that are captivating and timeless. On the one hand, they are just stones, pieces of pure carbon with optical properties that make them glitter and sparkle like stars. On the other, they are mystical entities hypnotically drawing... -
Vintage Jewellery: Collecting and wearing designer classics by Caroline Cox
RRP: €23.80€14.34Foreword by Gerda Floeckinger Vintage Jewellery recounts 120 years of history, including Lalique's Art Nouveau enamelling at the turn of the twentieth century, Cartier's gemstones, Christian Dior's mid-century costume pieces and Harry Winston's diamonds... -
The Story of the Pearl by Caroline Young 9781838611422
RRP: €17.84€10.16For its luminescent beauty and timeless elegance, the pearl has been prized for centuries, from ancient civilizations and royalty to society girls and Hollywood celebrities. Not only a symbol of wealth, status and power, this rare gem is a moon-like... -
Tiaras: A History of Splendour Geoffrey C. Munn 9781788842129
RRP: €65.45€42.61"The photos here are undeniably spectacular - but the exploration of the costume ball's history is worth sticking around for, too." -Natural Diamonds Tiaras have always inspired a great fascination and the most beautiful and influential women have been... -
The Guide to Gemstone Settings: Styles and Techniques by Anastasia Young
RRP: €22.60€17.84A complete and practical guide to using precious and semi-precious stones in any metal - from traditional settings to contemporary looks. This is a detailed, technical guide to stone-setting for jewellers of all levels, from jewellery students to... -
Vintage Rolex: The largest collection in the world by David Silver of The Vintage Watch Company
RRP: €89.25€60.74For more than a century, Rolex has stood apart as the most legendary brand of watch in the world. A Rolex conveys many things: a luxury timepiece, a tool of power for movers and shakers and the symbol of passage into adulthood. New labels pop... -
The Crown Jewels: The Official Illustrated History by Anna Keay
RRP: €17.84€12.85The Tower of London has over two million visitors a year, with the Crown Jewels as its centrepiece. This paperback edition of the official illustrated history of the Crown Jewels, the most famous jewelry collection in the world, incorporates spectacular... -
The Smithsonian National Gem Collection-Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels by Jeffrey Edward Post
RRP: €29.75€21.59The scandals, mysteries, and human stories behind the world's greatest gems are brought to life by the curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, curator of the National Gem Collection for more than 25 years,... -
Jewels & Jewellery by Clare Phillips
RRP: €33.32€22.84Jewels and Jewellery surveys splendid early medieval pieces and superb examples of Renaissance, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and 21st-century jewellery. Exquisitely detailed photography reveals both rare and precious stones as well as the elaborate... -
King of Diamonds: Harry Winston, the Definitive Biography of an American Icon by Ronald Winston 9781510775602
RRP: €26.18€17.20Enter the glamorous domain of world-famous jewellery house, Harry Winston, and discover the true rags-to-riches story of the immigrant family behind the phenomenon. Harry Winston's famous slogan for his success was: "knowledge, courage, and the ability... -
Metal Patination Techniques for Jewelers and Metalsmiths by Matthew Runfola
RRP: €35.70€24.28Written by a leading authority on the subject of patination, this book is an inspirational resource, a how-to guide, and a book that jewelers have long been waiting for. It is neatly organized by metal for ease of access and then arranged by colour and... -
Fred: The Sunlight Jeweller Vincent Meylan 9782080287526
RRP: €65.45€42.19Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782080287526Author Vincent MeylanFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint FlammarionPublisher Editions FlammarionWeight(grams) 2180g -
Cartier: Le Voyage Recommence: High Jewelry and Precious Objects Francois Chaille 9782080430533
RRP: €101.15€67.18Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782080430533Author Francois ChailleFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint FlammarionPublisher Editions FlammarionWeight(grams) 1980g -
A Dictionary of Wonders: Van Cleef & Arpels Fabienne Reybaud 9782080282972
RRP: €83.30€53.25Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782080282972Author Fabienne ReybaudFormat HardbackPage Count 360Imprint FlammarionPublisher Editions FlammarionWeight(grams) 2060g -
Gem Identification Made Easy (6th Edition): A Hands-On Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling by Antoinette Matlins 9780997014556
RRP: €34.50€25.62Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780997014556Author Antoinette MatlinsFormat HardbackPage Count 400Imprint Gemstone PressPublisher Gemstone PressWeight(grams) 703gDimensions(mm) 228mm *... -
Jewelry & Gems-The Buying Guide, 8th Edition: How to Buy Diamonds, Pearls, Colored Gemstones, Gold & Jewelry with Confidence and Knowledge by Antoinette Matlins
€27.10Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780997014549Author Antoinette MatlinsFormat PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint Gemstone PressPublisher Gemstone PressWeight(grams) 499g -
Padua School: Modern Jewellery from Three Generations of Goldsmiths Graziella Folchini Grassetto 9783897902022
RRP: €64.26€42.64The Padua School originated from the Istituto Pietro Selvatico in Padua. The distinctive features of this jewelry are the use of gold reminiscent of the goldsmith's art in antiquity and a modern and abstract formal expression within the group. Mario... -
Gemstones: Understanding, Identifying, Buying Keith Wallis 9781851496303
RRP: €23.80€16.36Whether buying gem-set jewellery or loose stones, you will be faced with a colourful array of beauty and value. With such a wide choice - from amethyst to zircon which should you choose? What is it worth, and how do you even know it is real? All that... -
Rolex Story by Franz-Christoph Heel 9780764345975
RRP: €44.02€28.54A history of the world's most famous wristwatch manufacturer, known as the "watch with crown." The brand with the crown is recognized worldwide as an invaluable sports implement and luxury product. In little more than one hundred years, it has become... -
Rings: Jewelry of Power, Love and Loyalty by Diana Scarisbrick
RRP: €35.70€24.99Now available in paperback, this book devotes itself exclusively to rings, considering them thematically rather than chronologically. The author, a world expert, has rich historical and literary knowledge. As she considers rings in all their forms she... -
Romance to Revolution: Faberge (1842-1918) by Kieran McCarthy
RRP: €47.60€37.37The name Faberge has long been a byword for luxury. Combining an entrepreneurial vision for craftsmanship with innovative material sourcing and technical ability, Carl Faberge created an astonishing array of bespoke jewelled and enamelled objects at the... -
Rings (Victoria and Albert Museum) by Rachel Church 9780500480991
RRP: €17.84€11.66An engaging and authoritative overview of the evolution of ring design from the Middle Ages to today, illustrated with over 170 rare and luxurious examples. Rings are powerfully evocative pieces of jewelry, traditionally worn as symbols of love,... -
A Simple Wish: The upcoming heartwarming novel from Britain's best-loved saga author by Rosie Goodwin
RRP: €15.46€10.86Perfect for fans of heartwarming saga from Sunday Times bestselling author, Rosie Goodwin.Britian's best-loved saga writer with over one million copies sold.1885.Ruby Carter works hard in her parents' bakery. Whilst life isn't easy, she's happy enough - ... -
Diamond Street: The Hidden World of Hatton Garden by Rachel Lichtenstein
RRP: €19.03€13.82Diamond Street is Rachel Lichtenstein's fascinating account of London's Hatton Garden.Enter Hatton Garden, one of London's most mysterious streets. Home to ancient burial sites, diamond workshops, underground vaults, monastic dynasties, subterranean... -
Chanel High Jewelry by Julie Levoyer
RRP: €178.50€110.24A spectacular anniversary publication to celebrate ninety years since the launch of Chanel's first fine jewelry collection in 1932. 'I used my penchant for all that shines to try and reconcile elegance and fashion in a set of jewelry' Gabrielle Chanel... -
Looking at Jewelry (Looking at series) - A Guide to Terms, Styles, and Techniques by Susanne Gansicke
RRP: €20.22€17.39The fascination with personal adornment is universal. It is a preoccupation that is primal, instinctive, and uniquely human. 'Jewelry' encompasses a seemingly endless number of ornaments produced across time and in all cultures. The range of materials... -
How to Sell Vintage & Gold Jewelry Online: A snarky, opinionated guide to selling smalls and all. by Micki Suzanne 9780978739324
RRP: €11.89€9.69Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780978739324Author Micki SuzanneFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Bodhi PressPublisher Bodhi PressWeight(grams) 222gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 9mm -
Cartier: The Tank Watch by Franco Cologni
RRP: €77.35€50.75Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782080281883Author Franco CologniFormat HardbackPage Count 232Imprint FlammarionPublisher Editions FlammarionWeight(grams) 1830g -
Diamond Jewelry: 700 Years of Glory and Glamour by Diana Scarisbrick
RRP: €59.50€40.40Diamond jewelry has long been symbolic of political power and authority in Europe. This book focuses on the individuals who commissioned and wore extraordinarily precious diamond ornaments from the mid-14th century until the 'democratization' of diamonds... -
ABCs of Costume Jewelry: Advice for Buying and Collecting by Dave Salsbury
RRP: €33.31€21.44This book was written for the novice. It contains good basic information any collector or dealer should know with over 500 beautiful color photographs of costume jewelry designed by nearly 100 designers. ABCs of Costume Jewelry will inspire a novice... -
Jewellery in Israel: Multicultural Diversity 1948 to the Present Iris Fishof 9783897903968
RRP: €49.98€34.50In Israel East meets West. Their jewellery traditions blend, resulting in creative innovations. In the 1930s, European immigrants introduced the spirit of the Bauhaus, while oriental craftsmanship was invigorated in the 1950s and 1960s by immigration... -
The Vintage Rolex Field Guide: A Survival Manual for the Adventure That Is Vintage Rolex by Morningtundra
RRP: €53.55€44.73Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780578524801Author MorningtundraFormat PaperbackPage Count 252Imprint MorningtundraPublisher MorningtundraWeight(grams) 590gDimensions(mm) 235mm * 191mm *... -
Cartier and Islamic Arts: In Search of Modernity by Pierre-Alexis Dumas 9780500024799
RRP: €57.12€39.88Louis Cartier (1875-1942), the grandson of Cartier founder Louis-Francois, was an impassioned collector and lover of the arts. He was particularly entranced by Islamic arts, especially Persian book arts, geometric shapes and colour combinations, and its... -
How To Make Handmade Jewelry: Your Step By Step Guide To Making Handmade Jewelry by Howexpert 9781647582289
RRP: €35.69€29.32Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647582289Author HowexpertFormat HardbackPage Count 234Imprint HowexpertPublisher HowexpertWeight(grams) 381gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 18mm -
Lalique by Eric Knowles
RRP: €17.84€13.98Rene Lalique was one of the giants of twentieth century decorative arts and a master of the Art Deco idiom. Born in 1860, early artistic talent led to an apprenticeship with Paris goldsmith Louis Aucoc. By 1885 Rene had established his own workshop, and...