(Ilmumisaeg: 11-Jan-2026, EPUB+DRM, Kirjastus: Distributed via Draft2Digital, ISBN-13: 9798233676048)
Since the ancient times, most humans have always shown an interest in the supernatural and the metaphysical. For example, many people believe in the powers of four leafed clovers, horseshoes, and the principles of Feng Shui if you have an Asian bent....Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 15-Nov-2025, EPUB+DRM, Kirjastus: Distributed via Draft2Digital, ISBN-13: 9798232592967)
You might not know it, but the common stones you pass along when you go mountain hiking, river crossing, beach walking and even the ones you see in parking lots and other commercial establishment area do hold financial value not only as decorations b...Loe edasi...
Beginning with the very first electric watches, all the way up to the Apple watch, via Swiss quartz, Japanese innovations and much more, Quartz Watches will transport you through time, uncovering the histories behind the most coveted electric watch m...Loe edasi...
A thrilling history of mudlarkers, charlatans, experts and chancers the underbelly of the Edwardian antiques trade. What a story! And how skilfully told! A tale about treasure, as twisty and thrilling as any of the adventures of Indiana Jones. Luc...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 06-May-2025, EPUB+DRM, Kirjastus: Quarto Publishing PLC, ISBN-13: 9781836002819)
A charmingly illustrated telling of the remarkable stories behind over 30 of the worlds most iconic timepieces.From the humble digital watch to luxury examples of haute horology from Switzerland, a watchs combination of design, engineering and func...Loe edasi...
Este libro es parte de la tesis doctoral "e;La construccion de templos conventuales masculinos en el Nuevo Reino de Granada, siglos XVI al XVIII. Presentada al Departamento de Construcciones Arquitectonicas I (DCAI), de la Escuela Tecnica Superio...Loe edasi...
Though enamel buttons have been around for centuries and are favorites of button collectors, there has not been a book completely dedicated to their study . . . until now! Author Karen L. Cohen brings her unique perspective as an enamelist, Studio Bu...Loe edasi...
Though enamel buttons have been around for centuries and are favorites of button collectors, there has not been a book completely dedicated to their study . . . until now! Author Karen L. Cohen brings her unique perspective as an enamelist, Studio Bu...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 26-Sep-2024, EPUB+DRM, Kirjastus: Simon & Schuster Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781398526952)
A treasure trove of forgotten stories aboutjewelsthroughout history by internationally renowned jewellery expert, Carol Woolton.IfJewelsCould Talk: Links Through Timedelves into the history, cultural significance and eclectic trivia of jewellery. As...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 26-Sep-2024, MP3, Kirjastus: Simon & Schuster UK, ISBN-13: 9781398528246)
A treasure trove of forgotten stories aboutjewelsthroughout history by internationally renowned jewellery expert, Carol Woolton. IfJewelsCould Talk: Links Through Timedelves into the history, cultural significance and eclectic trivia of jewellery. As...Loe edasi...
Behind a watch there are often hidden stories. Stories of those who made it and those who wore it. From the watchmaker to the diver, from the astronaut to the collector, from father to son - from buyer to thief even - a watch does not age. As it is...Loe edasi...
Discover 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. Includes 16 pages of colour photography showcasing some of the worlds most spectacular jewellery.A magnificent co...Loe edasi...
Pieter Brueghel was the first important member of a family of artists who were active for four generations. Firstly a drawer before becoming a painter later, he painted religious themes, such as Babel Tower, with very bright colours. Influenced by Hi...Loe edasi...
This authoritative and intimate biography, written by his only living son, Ronald Winston, marries the Gilded Age glamour and romance of Edith Wharton with the ruthless family dynamics of HBOs hit series, Succession. Few American success stories ri...Loe edasi...
A symbol of power, a promise of marriage and a girls best friend, the diamond is unmatched by any other gemstone in the world. From ancient civilizations and the royal courts of Europe to modern culture, film and fashion, the mystique and glamour of...Loe edasi...
For 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...Loe edasi...
Sari: Erganzungsbande zum Reallexikon der Germanischen Altertumskunde
(Ilmumisaeg: 20-Mar-2023, EPUB+DRM, Kirjastus: De Gruyter, ISBN-13: 9783111030296)
Wie sich der aus Edelmetall gefertigte mährische Frauenschmuck im 9. Jahrhundert entwickelte, besitzt Relevanz für Mitteleuropa insgesamt, weil er exemplarisch komplexe Netzwerke des Frühmittelalters widerspiegelt. Bislang beruht die Chronologie a...Loe edasi...
Sari: Erganzungsbande zum Reallexikon der Germanischen Altertumskunde
(Ilmumisaeg: 20-Mar-2023, PDF+DRM, Kirjastus: De Gruyter, ISBN-13: 9783111030265)
Wie sich der aus Edelmetall gefertigte mährische Frauenschmuck im 9. Jahrhundert entwickelte, besitzt Relevanz für Mitteleuropa insgesamt, weil er exemplarisch komplexe Netzwerke des Frühmittelalters widerspiegelt. Bislang beruht die Chronologie a...Loe edasi...
Combining stunning photographs with expert knowledge, this book is a dazzling guide to precious stones, organic gems, and precious metals.Discover the intriguing stories of the worlds most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diam...Loe edasi...
The indispensable guide for investing in luxury watches. Build a watch collection that will not only grow in value but also bring joy on the wrist.According to Bloomberg, multiple luxury watches have outperformed vintage cars, Bitcoin and other crypt...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 22-Sep-2022, EPUB+DRM, Kirjastus: The History Press, ISBN-13: 9781803991436)
Never before has the full history of Hatton Garden and its diamond and jewellery trade been revealed in such detail. Stories of individuals who made the community what it is today and events that are usually hidden from the publics eye have been c...Loe edasi...
This is a beautifully illustrated account of pearls through millennia, from fossils to contemporary jewellery. Pearls are the most human of gems, both miraculous and familiar. Uniquely organic in origin, they are as intimate as our bodies, created th...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 12-Apr-2022, EPUB+DRM, Kirjastus: Distributed By Ingram Spark, ISBN-13: 9781913623067)
Prepare to shop for gemstones and jewellery on your next holiday. Going on holiday and fancy buying a piece of jewellery? Are you planning on making a romantic gesture, but your lack of knowledge makes you uneasy about parting with your hard-earned c...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 12-Apr-2022, EPUB+DRM, Kirjastus: Distributed By Ingram Spark, ISBN-13: 9781913623937)
Prepare to shop for gemstones and jewellery on your next holiday Going on holiday and fancy buying a piece of jewellery? Are you planning on making a romantic gesture, but your lack of knowledge makes you uneasy about parting with your hard-earned...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 18-Oct-2021, PDF+DRM, Kirjastus: McFarland & Co Inc, ISBN-13: 9781476640471)
What are the origins of the imagery and designs on common jewelry and portable artwork between late antiquity and the Middle Ages? These dynamic centuries encompass the transformation of the Greco-Roman world into the nascent kingdoms and medieval...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 18-Oct-2021, EPUB+DRM, Kirjastus: McFarland & Co Inc, ISBN-13: 9781476640471)
What are the origins of the imagery and designs on common jewelry and portable artwork between late antiquity and the Middle Ages? These dynamic centuries encompass the transformation of the Greco-Roman world into the nascent kingdoms and medieval...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 26-Apr-2021, EPUB+DRM, Kirjastus: The Crowood Press Ltd, ISBN-13: 9780719831454)
Tortoiseshell, derived from marine turtles, has been used in decorative work for thousands of years. It featured in trade with, amongst others, the Babylonians and the Romans. In Europe it was used for furniture veneer in the seventeenth century, w...Loe edasi...
Pearls are glistening, solid object created within the tissue of a living mollusc or other shelled animals. Pearls of the highest quality are categorised as gemstones and considered to be objects of beauty in many cultures. This vintage book explores...Loe edasi...
Welchen Schmuck trage ich zu welchen Anlässen? Was passt zusammen, was nicht? Welcher Schmuck steht mir und welchen Schmuck trage ich wann? Was mache ich aus geerbtem Schmuck und was sind die verborgenen Botschaften bei bestimmten Schmuckstücken un...Loe edasi...
What is a cabochon? What are the various types of gilding? What is vermeil? This accessible book-the first of its kind-offers concise explanations of key jewelry terms. The fascination with personal adornment is universal. It is a preoccupation that...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 18-Oct-2018, PDF+DRM, Kirjastus: McFarland & Co Inc, ISBN-13: 9781476632681)
Ancient finger rings made of base metals and low-grade silver alloys are increasingly being unearthed and sold through a growing assortment of marketplaces worldwide. Reference material on ancient rings has focused mainly on historic and "e;hi...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 18-Oct-2018, EPUB+DRM, Kirjastus: McFarland & Co Inc, ISBN-13: 9781476632681)
Ancient finger rings made of base metals and low-grade silver alloys are increasingly being unearthed and sold through a growing assortment of marketplaces worldwide. Reference material on ancient rings has focused mainly on historic and "e;hi...Loe edasi...
While looking into her genealogy, particularly the Cumberbatches from Barbados, Helen Ashton discovered the silversmith Omar Ramsden and his connection to her family. Omar Ramsden and fellow Sheffield-born designer Alwyn Carr set up a partnership i...Loe edasi...
An illustrated guide to the profitable art of shell cameo cutting. Contents include: Drawing designs - Tools - Shell cutting - Carving - Various processes - Marketing etc. Originally published in 1890. Many vintage books such as this are becoming inc...Loe edasi...
Until recently beads were under-researched. Even today in the UK, antique markets, necklaces and single beads still turn up in bargain boxes at cheap prices, whether glass, plastic, semiprecious stones - in fact almost anything that can have a thread...Loe edasi...
This early work by the British archaeologist, Flinders Petrie, was originally published in 1914 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Amulets is a scholarly work on the varieties of amulets found on archaeological...Loe edasi...
Popular Gemmology constitutes a definitive guide on many aspects of gemmology, covering a wide range of natural and manufactured gems, their taxonomy, and the methods in which they are machined. The perfect book for both the amateur and professional,...Loe edasi...
Newly updated and expanded, Diamonds gives you all the information you need to buy, collect, sell-or simply enjoy-diamonds with confidence and knowledge. Whether you are buying a diamond for an...Loe edasi...
A history of human desire and how we decide what is precious, this New York Times bestseller "e;romps through the stories of eight jewels"e; (New York Times). What makes a stone a jewel? What makes a jewel priceless? And why do we covet bea...Loe edasi...
This book contains beautiful pictures of handmade jewelry created by the author of the book and a description and history of the materials used in each items. This book can be used by anyone who wants to learn about custom-made jewelry or shop this k...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 12-Jul-2014, PDF+DRM, Kirjastus: The American University in Cairo Press, ISBN-13: 9781649033321)
The first illustrated study of ethnic silver jewelry in Yemen, by an expert researcher and collectorSilver Treasures from the Land of Sheba documents a disappearing artistic and cultural tradition with over three hundred photographs showing individua...Loe edasi...
This colorful book offers you a window into the world of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most amazing people of the twentieth century. You will learn about Gandhis life-from his time as a student in London to his work for equality in South Africa and Ind...Loe edasi...
Explains in non-technical terms how to use the refractometer to identify diamonds and colored gems, and how to separate natural gems from imitations, treated gemstones, synthetics, and look-alikes. The approach is direct and practical, and its style...Loe edasi...
Explains in non-technical terms how to use the SSEF Diamond-Type Spotter and SSEF Blue Diamond Tester to identify diamonds, and how to separate natural diamonds from imitations, treated diamonds, synthetics, and look-alikes. The approach is direct an...Loe edasi...
Explains in non-technical terms how to use the loupe and dark-field loupe to identify diamonds and colored gems, and how to separate natural gems from imitations, treated gemstones, synthetics, and look-alikes. The approach is direct and practical, a...Loe edasi...
Explains in non-technical terms how to use the ultraviolet lamp to identify diamonds and colored gems, and how to separate natural gems from imitations, treated gemstones, synthetics, and look-alikes. The approach is direct and practical, and its sty...Loe edasi...
