Understanding Jewellery [Hardcover]

David Bennett (Author), Daniela Mascetti (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 25, 2007

A classic Antique Collectors' Club title, Understanding Jewellery is now available in a revised and fully updated third edition and is unique in explaining why jewellery values vary and the individual points important for each category. Explanations are given in a straightforward, uncomplicated manner with a text largely linked directly to specific illustrations. This makes the assimilation of the information much easier than in traditional text dominated books. The authors, both jewellery experts, evaluate many millions of pounds worth annually and thus handle a complete cross-section of what is available on the market. They have specially selected the hundreds of superb colour illustrations to show what to look for and, equally important, what to avoid. Whether interested in the history of fashion, deciding what to buy or simply to enjoy a visual feast of beautiful objects, this book will serve as an invaluable reference and represents outstanding value. This book is an excellent guide to

Editorial Reviews

Review

'This book is an excellent guide to some of the finer points of both antique and contemporary jewellery, not least because of the vast quantity of photographs and illustrations, and will be of great use to dealers and collectors.' Antiques Bulletin.

About the Author

David Bennett is Chairman of Sotheby's International Jewellery Division for Europe and the Middle East. Daniela Mascetti has been with Sotheby's since 1980, started the jewellery department in Milan and is now a senior expert and director, based in London. Both authors are Fellows of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 496 pages
• Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Dist; 3rd Edition edition (January 25, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1851494308
• ISBN-13: 978-1851494309
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 9.3 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #607,792 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Own the whole World of jewelry!!!, December 23, 2007

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maxi-jewels (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Understanding Jewellery (Hardcover)

This is an irresistible jewelry book! Once you grab it, you can never let go of it! Having it is just like owning the whole world of jewelry! (You need to visualize that in your mind). You gonna be captivated by the fabulous jewelry pictures from front cover to back cover. It's a "must-have" for all jewelry lovers!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A pick for collectors, dealers, and any interested in the history and development of jewelery, April 19, 2010

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Understanding Jewellery (Hardcover)

Understanding Jewellery has been revised and fully updated and offers identification and dating of all kinds of jewelry, from the late 18th century until the end of the millennium. From gemstone origins, values and testing methods to explanations of how values vary and good-sized color photos of bracelets, necklaces, pendants and more, this is a pick for collectors, dealers, and any interested in the history and development of jewelery.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Understanding Jewellery, April 19, 2009

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Viktoria Markwell-Burgmann "Jewel Lover" (Sydney AUS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Understanding Jewellery (Hardcover)

This book is amazing. So much information and wonderful photographs. I love how the book is broken into the periods and the information on each era is very interesting and helps shed more light on style for the times.