No comments about La Joyeria/ the Jewelery.

No comments about Faberge (De Luxe).

1 comments about Jewelry in America: 1600-1900.

1. The perfect gift for anyone who loves jewelry! Fabulous photos and detailed descriptions of classic jewelry styles through the centuries are in this exquisite Winterthur Museum publication.

No comments about Silver & Jewellery Price at UK Auctions (Silver & Jewellery Prices at UK Auctions).

1 comments about Masterpieces of American Jewelry.

1. This book wasn't very expensive but it wasn't that good either.Book was very thin but large very odd.If you collect jewelry books like me you will already have all the pictures.If you are buying other books at this price it may be worth an add on but dont expect to much.

1 comments about Timepieces: Masterpieces of Chronometry.

1. This book is a resume of what is written on the brilliant book of David Landes, Revolution in Time. It has a huge amount of photos, and worths every peny paid.
   The book, as mentioned by the reader above, does not cover American Watches history in depth. Even tought, is a very good book.

No comments about Jewels (De Luxe).

2 comments about Cartier (Universe of Design).

1. The photos are fun to look at but this book isn't very "meaty." It's more like a great catalog than a book.



2. The Cartiers were more than successful jewelers; they created objects d'art for royalty and the growing bourgeoisie. Cartier, (Universe of Design) provides an engaging history of the House of Cartier, but lacks detailed explanation for a reader with an avid interest in following the Cartiers' development in design. Trétiack, the author, successfully gives a general background on the founders, their interests, and events that influenced their design. However, the book fails to integrate photographs and illustrations when discussing the design innovations of the Cartiers, leaving the reader unclear about what these designs looked like and how they were executed. Louis Cartier refrained from adopting the Art Nouveau style and experimented, eventually creating the garland style. A brief explanation of the garland style was given, but not illustrated or supplemented with photos. In Cartier, (Universe of Design), the pictures that follow the text are not sufficient, though they give the reader a brief introduction to the Cartiers' exquisite creations. Louis-François Cartier experimented with animal motifs, but only one pictorial example exists for an elephant, snake and panther ("signature") bracelet. It is disconcerting to initially view these pictures without detailed captions for each photo, but this is probably intended rather than an oversight, allowing a less distracted impression of each piece of jewelry. Thumbnails with captions are indexed at the end of the book for reference if desired.

   Cartier, (Universe of Design) is ample for anyone attempting to gain a general knowledge about the House of Cartier, but wanting in detail for a student or individual looking to study jewelry design.

3 comments about Rubies & Sapphires (Fred Ward Gem Book Series).

1. Great book by a knowledgeable and easy to understand author. The anecdotal recounts will help to keep everyone's interest, regardless of background.



2. Fred Ward is the author of the classic series on gems published in National Geographic magazine and this book displays similar quality. Meticulously researched, wonderfully photographed, it is a marvelous introduction to the subject.



3. Fred Ward has a clear and concise writing style. This book is comprehensive, despite it's slender size. It is stunningly illustrated, with fabulous photos of well-known, and ordinary, gemstones and objets d'art. A must for the fan of jewels and gemstones. I'm collecting all his books now.

No comments about Craft of Northern California: Ceramics, Glass, Metal, Jewelry, Textiles, Wood.