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Pearls of Creation A-Z of Pearls, 2nd Edition BRONZE AWARD: non fiction
ISBN: 9780615477640 / Angielski / Miękka / 334 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "PEARLS OF CREATION A-Z OF PEARLS" WILL APPEAL TO READERS OF ALL AGES, WITH NUMEROUS DIFFERENT INTERESTS, INCLUDING LIBRARIES, SCHOLARS, PEARL LOVERS, JEWELLERS AND GEMOLOGISTS. IT COVERS GOD'S CREATION OF MARINE LIFE, NATURE CONSERVATION, HATCHERIES, ANTIQUES, COLLECTABLES, DIVING, KNOWING REAL PEARLS FROM FAKE PEARLS AND MANY MORE SUBJECTS INCLUDING CARING FOR YOUR PEARLS. LITTLE KNOWN HISTORY OF WILLIAM SAVILLE-KENT, THE PEARLY KINGS AND QUEENS OF ENGLAND AND NEW INFORMATION ON CAVE PEARLS IN NEW MEXICO CAN BE FOUND IN THIS BOOK. THE FASCINATING HISTORY, DEDICATION AND PASSION WITH... "PEARLS OF CREATION A-Z OF PEARLS" WILL APPEAL TO READERS OF ALL AGES, WITH NUMEROUS DIFFERENT INTERESTS, INCLUDING LIBRARIES, SCHOLARS, PEARL LOVE... |
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112,13 |
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Kachinas and Ceremonial Dancers in Zuni Jewelry
ISBN: 9780764341670 / Angielski / Twarda / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This fascinating work delves into the origins and contemporary interpretations of Kachina and Ceremonial Dancer designs. This groundbreaking study establishes for the first time the identities of Zuni artists and their works from the 1940s through the 1960s. Their mosaic stone and shell inlay pins, bracelets, bolo ties, and other ornaments appear in 240 vibrant color photos revealing subtle variations that indicate a particular master's work and distinctive style. For the first time, this research introduces John Lucio's earlier pieces and confirms Anna Rita Homer and Lambert Homer Jr.'s...
This fascinating work delves into the origins and contemporary interpretations of Kachina and Ceremonial Dancer designs. This groundbreaking study est...
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115,70 |
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Jewelry: From Pearls to Platinum to Plastic
ISBN: 9780932828453 / Angielski / Miękka / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This catalogue presents the evolution of the Newark Museum's jewelry collection, showcasing prime examples that document the makers, styles, and craftsmanship, both antique and contemporary. The museum began collecting
jewelry in 1911 when Archibald Mercer donated two antique gold watches, and over the years generations of old Newark families have contributed to the museum's holdings. What started out in the 1990s as a collection focused on the products of Newark's jewelry industry has developed into what is today one of the most comprehensive jewelry holdings in the country,... This catalogue presents the evolution of the Newark Museum's jewelry collection, showcasing prime examples that document the makers, styles, and craft...
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116,54 |
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Nature's Touch: Basketry by Hand from Pine Needles and Gourds
ISBN: 9781938281709 / Angielski / Miękka / 54 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Basketry predates pottery and weaving in our history, dating back to 9000 BC. This comprehensive booklet provides background information, supply lists, and patterns to create baskets and jewelry from pine needles and baskets from gourds. Thanks to nature, each basket created with a gourd is unique, as no two gourds are ever the same. Pine needle baskets and jewelry also have their own uniqueness due to the color and size variations of the needles. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned basketmaker or weaver looking to try new materials, you'll enjoy transforming pine needles and gourds into...
Basketry predates pottery and weaving in our history, dating back to 9000 BC. This comprehensive booklet provides background information, supply lists...
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56,83 |
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Friendship Bracelets: 12 Jewelry Designs to Make and Share
ISBN: 9781631861581 / Angielski / Miękka / 31 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Friendship bracelets--gifts from the heart, made by hand. Popular since the '70s when macrame was all the rage, friendship bracelets are B-A-C-K and cooler than ever. To get in on this fun craft, get a copy of Friendship Bracelets-a delightful Threads Select Booklet-written by crafting guru Vera Vandenbosch. No need to look anywhere else, it's packed with everything you need: all the latest styles, materials lists, how-to instructions, and step-by-step photos. A dozen super-cool projects...fun and easy to make Because... Friendship bracelets--gifts from the heart, made by hand. Popular since the '70s when macrame was all the rage, friendshi... |
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40,86 |
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Jewelry for Your Table: How to Make One-Of-A-Kind Napkin Rings from Vintage Pieces
ISBN: 9780764352492 / Angielski / Twarda / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Learn how to curate, create, and gift one-of-a-kind napkin ring sets made from vintage brooches and costume jewelry, preferably from your very own jewelry box. TV personality Lisa Guerrero shares the story of how she created this original craft to honor her family's heritage and upcycle treasures found in her community. She shows how to "frame" these art pieces with the right napkins and tie the collection together with china so that the table sparkles in the candlelight. The photographs will inspire you to shop your closet and develop your own aesthetic. You'll learn not only how to...
Learn how to curate, create, and gift one-of-a-kind napkin ring sets made from vintage brooches and costume jewelry, preferably from your very own jew...
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143,13 |
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The Spectroscope and Gemmology
ISBN: 9781683364399 / Angielski / Twarda / 270 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The first book devoted exclusively to the spectroscope and its use in gemstone identification. Until 1933 the refractometer and the microscope were the two principal tools in gem testing. Then B.W. Anderson introduced the hand spectroscope which quickly became the third vital instrument for the UK gemmologist. The publication of Anderson's papers in the mid-1950s alerted gem laboratories worldwide to the importance of this instrument. Today its use is universal. Anderson and his lifelong colleague, Payne, both of the world's first full-time gemmological laboratory, were... The first book devoted exclusively to the spectroscope and its use in gemstone identification. Until 1933 the refractometer and the m... |
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266,03 |
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Jewelry & Gems--The Buying Guide, 8th Edition: How to Buy Diamonds, Pearls, Colored Gemstones, Gold & Jewelry with Confidence and Knowledge
ISBN: 9780997014549 / Angielski / Miękka / 384 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Over 400,000 Copies in Print Instant Answers ... to All Your Questions Purchasing gems and jewelry can be a magical experience, filled with excitement and anticipation. But lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of jewelry confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly. To help you avoid the... Over 400,000 Copies in Print |
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159,60 |
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Gemstone Guide Book: A Simple Informative Handbook
ISBN: 9781365763502 / Angielski / Miękka / 54 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Over the years J. Steele has worked with some of the best gems Gods earth has to offer. He has now put this guide book together for all to use. This is a simple informative guide book. Buying colour gems is a challenge. Written for both consumers and professionals, it is easy to read, has colour photographs and gives practical pointers on how to decipher the differences. Whether you are interested in jade, opal, ruby, topaz, spinel, garnet, tourmaline or some other coloured gem, you will find this guide to be a fascinating and valuable resource.
Over the years J. Steele has worked with some of the best gems Gods earth has to offer. He has now put this guide book together for all to use. This i...
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51,04 |
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Masterpieces of American Jewelry (Latest Edition)
ISBN: 9781635610338 / Angielski / Twarda / 132 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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144,53 |
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Masterpieces of Ancient Jewelry
ISBN: 9781635610345 / Angielski / Twarda / 146 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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148,79 |
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Masterpieces of Ancient Jewelry
ISBN: 9781635610352 / Angielski / Miękka / 146 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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123,24 |
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Masterpieces of French Jewelry
ISBN: 9781635610369 / Angielski / Twarda / 146 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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148,79 |
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Pomellato: Since 1967
ISBN: 9780847862634 / Angielski / Twarda / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Celebrating the Milanese house of Pomellato's fiftieth anniversary, this
book explores its signature vibrant jewels through the lens of 1967, the year of its founding. The Italian house of Pomellato's jewelry merges Italian craftsmanship with audacious design. Celebrating the house's fiftieth anniversary, this book delves into the links between Pomellato's jewels and the highlights of 1967--the year of the firm's founding--and beyond. Through iconic images captured by Horst P. Horst, Helmut Newton, Peter Lindbergh, and more, Pomellato: Since 1967 relates the... Celebrating the Milanese house of Pomellato's fiftieth anniversary, this
book explores its signature vibrant jewels through the lens of 1967, ... |
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296,33 |
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Woven in Wire: Dimensional Wire Weaving in Fine Art Jewelry
ISBN: 9781632506221 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Learn how to elevate your wire weaving to an art form with Woven in Wire.
Learn how to elevate your wire weaving to an art form with Woven in Wire.
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94,98 |
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Review and Analysis Of: Aja Radenès:: Stoned: Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the World
ISBN: 9781976502712 / Angielski / Miękka / 24 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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23,75 |
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Jewelry for Gentlemen
ISBN: 9780500519851 / Angielski / Twarda / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This fully illustrated book is a dazzling overview of the overlooked art of male jewelry, an increasingly popular adornment of the well-dressed man.
This fully illustrated book is a dazzling overview of the overlooked art of male jewelry, an increasingly popular adornment of the well-dressed man.
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176,13 |
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Koh-i-Noor: The History of the World's Most Infamous Diamond
ISBN: 9781408888827 / Angielski / Miękka / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The first comprehensive and authoritative history of the Koh-i-Noor, arguably the most celebrated and mythologised jewel in the world. On 29 March 1849, the ten-year-old maharaja of the Punjab was ushered into the magnificent Mirrored Hall at the centre of the great fort in Lahore. There, in a public ceremony, the frightened but dignified child handed over great swathes of the richest country in India in a formal Act of Submission to a private corporation, the East India Company. He was also compelled to hand over to the British monarch, Queen Victoria, perhaps the single most valuable...
The first comprehensive and authoritative history of the Koh-i-Noor, arguably the most celebrated and mythologised jewel in the world. On 29 March...
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76,65 |
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The Museum and the Factory: The V&A, Elkington and the Electrical Revolution
ISBN: 9781848222915 / Angielski / Twarda / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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204,29 |
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The Steppe and the Sea: Pearls in the Mongol Empire
ISBN: 9780812251173 / Angielski / Twarda / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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189,86 |