What''s in your jewellery library?

[Harriet]

 

[simplysplendid]

Huh? As in books about jewelry? I''ve only got catalogues from jewelers that I keep for reference, one book on gemstones and several guide books on making beaded jewelry..

 

[Miranda]

What''s in your library Miss Harriet!?

 

[MichelleCarmen]

My first gemstone book originally belonged to my dad. . .he LOVED gems and I inherited both his interest and many of his stones. . .

That book:

http://www.amazon.com/Gemstones-World-Walter-Schumann/dp/B000LQH394/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1224287607&sr=1-26

In addition, I have an kids' eye witness book on gemstones/minerals, and a GIA one on famous diamonds. . . I may have given the GIA one to the used book store. I ordered it from Amazon and was very disappointed as it only had a few pictures and most of them were in black and white. . .I guess the photos of PS have spoiled me a bit.

 

[Harriet]

Date: 10/17/2008 3:19:24 PM
Author: simplysplendid
Huh? As in books about jewelry? I''ve only got catalogues from jewelers that I keep for reference, one book on gemstones and several guide books on making beaded jewelry..

Yes, about jewellery history, whether in general or house specific.

 

[Harriet]

Date: 10/17/2008 4:23:30 PM
Author: Miranda
What''s in your library Miss Harriet!?

I have to get the books together. Will report back.

 

[Harriet]

Date: 10/17/2008 8:03:08 PM
Author: MC
My first gemstone book originally belonged to my dad. . .he LOVED gems and I inherited both his interest and many of his stones. . .

That book:

http://www.amazon.com/Gemstones-World-Walter-Schumann/dp/B000LQH394/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1224287607&sr=1-26

In addition, I have an kids'' eye witness book on gemstones/minerals, and a GIA one on famous diamonds. . . I may have given the GIA one to the used book store. I ordered it from Amazon and was very disappointed as it only had a few pictures and most of them were in black and white. . .I guess the photos of PS have spoiled me a bit.

Aw, how nice. That''s a great book to boot.

 

[iluvcarats]

One of my favorites is titled Rings Jewelry of Power, Love and Loyalty by Diana Scarsbrick.
It is all about rings starting from Ancient Egypt all the way to the 20th century.

I also have an amazing book all about the Jewelry made by Alexander Calder, and some books on antique jewelry.

I''ll have to look for more, but those are what come to mind.

 

[Harriet]

Please do. I need help in building my library.

 

[HeartingDiamonds]

Here are a few that I have (coffee table books, really) and I really enjoy:

Famous Jewelry Collectors
By: Stefano Papi, Alexandra Rhodes

Bejewelled by Tiffany 1837-1987
By: Clare Phillips

Cartier
By: Hans Nadelhoffer

Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair with Jewelry

I also have one that I use for reference - its one on antique jewelry (cant find it at this moment)

They make for very interesting and enjoyable reading!

Have fun in your search - I look forward to reading about what you find, and what you think of them.

 

[Catmom]

My jewelry library is quite small:

Secrets of the Gem Trade by Richard Wise and Gem Identification Made easy by Matlins & Bonanno.

 

[Harriet]

Date: 10/18/2008 11:35:35 AM
Author: HeartingDiamonds
Here are a few that I have (coffee table books, really) and I really enjoy:

Famous Jewelry Collectors
By: Stefano Papi, Alexandra Rhodes

Bejewelled by Tiffany 1837-1987
By: Clare Phillips

Cartier
By: Hans Nadelhoffer

Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair with Jewelry

I also have one that I use for reference - its one on antique jewelry (cant find it at this moment)

They make for very interesting and enjoyable reading!

Have fun in your search - I look forward to reading about what you find, and what you think of them.

Hi,
What do you think of the Nadelhoffer edition? I''ve heard that it''s the best on Cartier to date.

 

[UCLABelle]

I have the "Tiffany Pearls" and "Tiffany Diamonds" books----

 

[oldmancoyote]

I really recommend "Understanding Jewellery" by David Bennet and Daniela Mascetti, Antique Collectors Club.

 

[Harriet]

Yes! My jewellery (as opposed to my gem) library has:

Bulgari, Triossi and Mascetti.
Cartier, 1899-1959. The Journey of a Style, by Calouste Gulbenkain Foundation.
Faberge: Lost and Found, Snowman,
Jeweled Garden, Tannenbaum and Zapata.
The Jeweled Menagerie, by Tannenbaum and Zapata.
Understanding Jewellry, Bennett and Mascetti.

 

[jewelerman]

Date: 10/20/2008 12:38:16 AM
Author: Harriet
Yes! My jewellery (as opposed to my gem) library has:

Bulgari, Triossi and Mascetti.
Cartier, 1899-1959. The Journey of a Style, by Calouste Gulbenkain Foundation.
Faberge: Lost and Found, Snowman,
Jeweled Garden, Tannenbaum and Zapata.
The Jeweled Menagerie, by Tannenbaum and Zapata.
Understanding Jewellry, Bennett and Mascetti.

every library needs my love affair with jewelryby Liz Taylor...its very affordable on the net(half.com)I actually wore out a copy and found a replacement(the $65 hard bound)on the net for $5....also diamonds by eric brutonis a good read...and of course the gems of the Smithsonian is a nice addition that can be had cheap on the net...

 

[UCLABelle]

"Understanding Jewelry" sounds good I might have to go and get that!

 

[HeartingDiamonds]

Date: 10/18/2008 4:55:00 PM
Author: Harriet

Date: 10/18/2008 11:35:35 AM

Author: HeartingDiamonds

Here are a few that I have (coffee table books, really) and I really enjoy:


Famous Jewelry Collectors

By: Stefano Papi, Alexandra Rhodes


Bejewelled by Tiffany 1837-1987

By: Clare Phillips


Cartier

By: Hans Nadelhoffer


Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair with Jewelry


I also have one that I use for reference - its one on antique jewelry (cant find it at this moment)


They make for very interesting and enjoyable reading!


Have fun in your search - I look forward to reading about what you find, and what you think of them.

Hi,

What do you think of the Nadelhoffer edition? I've heard that it's the best on Cartier to date.

Harriet, I found it to be a very interesting read, and I also heard that it is the best book on Cartier out there, but considering that it is my ONLY Cartier book, I have no point of comparison. My only issue is that I wish they had more photos and illustrations.

 

[HeartingDiamonds]

every library needs my love affair with jewelryby Liz Taylor...its very affordable on the net(half.com)I actually wore out a copy and found a replacement(the $65 hard bound)on the net for $5....also diamonds by eric brutonis a good read...and of course the gems of the Smithsonian is a nice addition that can be had cheap on the net...

I agree! It is one of my favorites - just very nice that each piece means something and the little vignettes of her life is a pleasure to read about. Elizabeth Taylor is very knowledgeable about jewelry and I especially love her sentiment that she feels she is merely a custodian of these beautiful jewels, and she is keeping them safe for the next owner who will be wearing them. The pics are TO DIE FOR.

I'll take the Krupp, please!

 

[jewelerman]

Date: 10/21/2008 12:50:53 PM
Author: HeartingDiamonds

every library needs my love affair with jewelryby Liz Taylor...its very affordable on the net(half.com)I actually wore out a copy and found a replacement(the $65 hard bound)on the net for $5....also diamonds by eric brutonis a good read...and of course the gems of the Smithsonian is a nice addition that can be had cheap on the net...

I agree! It is one of my favorites - just very nice that each piece means something and the little vignettes of her life is a pleasure to read about. Elizabeth Taylor is very knowledgeable about jewelry and I especially love her sentiment that she feels she is merely a custodian of these beautiful jewels, and she is keeping them safe for the next owner who will be wearing them. The pics are TO DIE FOR.

I''ll take the Krupp, please!

ummm...you cant have the Krupp...that little(33 ct.) gem has been promised to me.

 

[Harriet]

Thanks, HeartingDiamonds and jewelerman. I''m off to the bookshop.