Gold & Platinum Jewelry Buying Guide

Gold & Platinum Jewelry Buying Guide
Author:
Publisher: International Jewelry Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Gold jewelry
ISBN: 9780929975290

Have you ever had a chain break right after you bought it? Have any of your stones fallen out of their settings? Do you wonder if your 'gold' jewellery is really gold? This guide shows you how to spot poor craftsmanship and imitation gold or platinum and gives you a wealth of information on chains, mountings, multi-coloured gold, and platinum alloys. The book is paced with colour photographs and step-by-step guidelines on: evaluating craftsmanship; making practical choices; detecting fake metals; caring for your jewellery; determining karat value; finding a good buy.

Gold, Platinum, Palladium, Silver & Other Jewelry Metals

Gold, Platinum, Palladium, Silver & Other Jewelry Metals
Author: Renee Newman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Art metal-work
ISBN: 9780929975474

A full-colour guide for lay people and professionals about gold, platinum, palladium, silver, copper, bronze, brass, iron, titanium, niobium, aluminium, stainless steel, Damascus steel, tungsten carbide and cobalt chrome. This book explains how to test, buy, sell, and care for jewellery with precious and alternative metals. High-quality colour photographs show how these metals are creatively used in jewellery. Besides providing an historical perspective and interesting facts about the metals, this book discusses jewellery manufacturing methods, plating and responsible mining & business practices. You will learn: How to read the stamps on jewellery mountings; How to identify jewellery metals; How to determine the gold content in jewellery; How and where to sell your unwanted jewellery; How to spot a fair consignment contract; How to select refiners and prepare shipments to them; How to prevent and remove silver tarnish; How to clean metal jewellery.

Gem & Jewelry Pocket Guide

Gem & Jewelry Pocket Guide
Author: Renee Newman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2001-01-01
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780929975306

The perfect pocket-sized companion for those travelling and thinking about purchasing jewellery or stones. Renee Newman, author of the highly respected gem and jewellery guides including 'Diamond Ring Buying Guide' and 'Gold and Platinum Jewelry Buying Guide', has written a concise buying guide covering gems, gold and platinum that's a perfect handy reference. Here is important information on how to select jewellers and appraisers; a chapter on notable gem sources and which countries are noted for specific gems; information on coral, ivory and amber; precautions one must take when buying from an unfamiliar source; and customs regulations, duties and how to use lab reports. This guide will become an indispensable resource that will be used time and time again.

Graff

Graff
Author: Vivienne Becker
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2015
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0847844811

A look into the exclusive world of Graff, the British-owned luxury purveyor of unique jewels, one-of-a-kind statement pieces, and the most famous diamonds in the world. The House of Graff is synonymous with the pinnacle of luxurious, sophisticated style, the exclusive glamour and exquisite craftsmanship of its creations a singular complement to the world-famous gemstones that have passed through its master craftsmen's hands. Laurence Graff's gift of releasing the hidden beauty within gems of unprecedented size and brilliance has led to Graff being renowned as home to "the most fabulous jewels in the world." Spotlighted are famed stones such as the 603-carat Lesotho Promise, which Graff daringly cut into a necklace of 26 perfect stones; the largest square Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond in the world, the 118.08-carat Delaire Sunrise; and the largest D Flawless round diamond in the world, the Graff Constellation, at 102.79 carats. This volume showcases the best of the House of Graff--the most dramatic, the most mesmerizing, and the most exceptional jewels in the world. Included is the story of the creation of Graff, portrayed through archival photos and the words of founder Laurence Graff.

Diamond Ring Buying Guide

Diamond Ring Buying Guide
Author: Renée Newman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020
Genre: Diamonds
ISBN: 9780929975542

This updated and revised 8th Edition provides concise yet detailed information on diamond quality evaluation, lab-grown diamonds, fakes, gem treatments, cutting styles, gold, platinum, palladium, silver, alternative metals, settings, ring selection, diamond grading reports, gem care and buying tips. Its a visual guide that helps you select the best diamonds and mounting for your budget and needs. Written in clear, everyday English, with lots of colour photos, the book shows you step-by-step how to evaluate diamonds and settings. It has helped thousands of diamond buyers make smart choices and is a useful reference for jewelry salespeople when answering customers questions about diamonds, precious metals and settings. A Gems & Gemology review described the previous edition of the Diamond Ring Buying Guide as An entire course on judging diamonds in 155 pages of well-organised information ... the book serves as a checklist for the purchase, mounting and care of a diamond. The photos are excellent. Brides magazine wrote: "Want to feel truly confident in the jewelry store? Read the Diamond Ring Buying Guide by an industry insider, which will teach you how to judge a quality diamond. What We Love: The seriously savvy shopping tips and the massive colour photos that reveal what diamonds look like under a loupe".

Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology

Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology
Author: Paul T. Nicholson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 740
Release: 2000-03-23
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780521452571

The book describes current research into all aspects of craftwork in ancient Egypt.

Catalog

Catalog
Author: Sears, Roebuck and Company
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1012
Release: 1922
Genre: Manufactures
ISBN:

Rock Her World

Rock Her World
Author: Karl Schwantes
Publisher: Michael Hanrahan Publishing
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2015-01-28
Genre: Betrothal
ISBN: 9780994218704

Have no idea what she wants in an engagement ring? You are not alone. The task of choosing the perfect engagement ring can be a nerve-wracking experience. Who do I trust? What if I get it wrong? Will it cost me a fortune to make her happy? What if she hates it? But it doesn't need to be that way. There is a way that you can find out exactly what she wants, and make it so amazing that it will be the envy of all, and something that she will love forever. Rock Her World is the definitive guide to everything you ever needed to know about selecting the right ring. Have all your questions answered in an easy-to-understand and relatable way without the complicated industry speak. It's about finding the right jeweller, custom designing an engagement ring with wow factor, and nailing the proposal. Rock Her World examines in detail: what is going to look best on your partner's hand engagement ring design tips that will rock her world why buying a diamond on the internet is a mug's game how much you should spend on the Rock how to master the 4C's - cut, colour, clarity and carat the 7 steps to the ultimate proposal. About the author Karl Schwantes is the dream ring designer at Xennox Diamonds, which is a 37-year-old, second-generation family business that specialises in making women happy with beautiful diamonds and engagement rings. For over 21 years Karl has worked as a jeweller, professional jewellery designer and diamond grader, and has personally helped more than 5200 couples on their journey to find their perfect engagement ring. In 2014 he won the Queensland Jeweller of the year award at the Weddings and Events of Australia Excellence awards. His clients include members of the Queensland Reds rugby team and Brisbane Heat cricket team."

Diamonds -- Catalogs, Jewelry, Silverware -- Catalogs Ryrie year book, 1922 illustrated

Diamonds -- Catalogs, Jewelry, Silverware -- Catalogs Ryrie year book, 1922 illustrated
Author: Ryrie Bros Henry Birks and Sons
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2018-11-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0359236626

In 1857, Birks was hired as a clerk at Savage and Lyman in Montreal, reputed to be the finest jeweller and watchmaker in the Province of Canada at that time. Although Birks eventually became a partner in the firm in 1868, the company's later financial difficulties encouraged Birks to leave in 1877 With an investment of C$3000, Birks opened his own small jewellery shop in 1879 on Saint Jacques Street in the heart of Montreal's financial and commercial district. In 1893, Birks went into partnership with his three sons (William, John and Gerald), and the name of the firm became Henry Birks and Sons.