Christie's Guide to Jewellery
Author | : Sarah Hue-Williams |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2001 |
ISBN-10 | : 284323302X |
ISBN-13 | : 9782843233029 |
Rating | : 4/5 (2X Downloads) |
Book excerpt: For more than 200 years, buyers and sellers have sought advice from Christie's specialists. For the first time, Christie's shares this knowledge in an easy-to-use guide to jewellery with stunning color photographs. Christie's Guide to Jewellery provides essential facts and advice on how to appreciate and understand jewels. What should you look for in a gem? Which artificial enhancements should you be aware of when choosing a stone? Why is spinel one of the most underrated gems today? Offering everything from a description of the four "C" categories to an explanation of the origin of the word "carat, " Christie's Guide to Jewellery is a must-have book for both serious and amateur collectors.