No comments about Silver1880-1940: Art Nouveau, Art Deco.

No comments about Precious metals in early southeast asia.

No comments about Old Sheffield Plate (Shire Library).

5 comments about Warner's Blue Ribbon Book on Swarovski Silver Crystal.

1. It's great! Aside from the info provided, you can keep track of the pieces you own. I own the FIFTH ADDITION and I'm looking for a more recent one.
   Marisol Kutner



2. Warner's book is still the most useful companion for the Swarovski collector on the market. However, the pictures are poor (and only black and white), there are a host of page errors in the index, and there is no index by product number. No prices are given for the European editions, although clearly they could be found from Swarovki's Austrian price list. In addition, the text is renewed each year so to stay upto date it is necessary to buy a new copy yearly. In the era of the internet it should be possible to get updates on-line (particularly as Swarovski's year 2000 new products are not even in the 2000 edition). Hopefully competition is on the way.



3. Warner's book is still the most useful companion for the Swarovski collector on the market. However, the pictures are poor (and only black and white), there are a host of page errors in the index, and there is no index by product number. No prices are given for the European editions, although clearly they could be found from Swarovki's Austrian price list. In addition, the text is renewed each year so to stay upto date it is necessary to buy a new copy yearly. In the era of the internet it should be possible to get updates on-line (particularly as Swarovski's year 2000 new products are not even in the 2000 edition). Hopefully competition is on the way.



4. The book though comprehensive is outdated in a world of online interactivity. Blurry photos in black & white do not allow the detail required for today's collector to come through. The book also expires each year and must be repurchased. 2 Thumbs DOWN! A better choice would be the NEW Crystal Collectors Register by author Sue Bilich. This Full-Color reference guide is more detailed, updatable and very informative. Excellent quality! This is the book collectors have been waiting for and will finally put the Warner Guides where they belong. In the TRASH !



5. I have been looking for just such a book for a long time and no one seemed to know of anything like it. The book was found in a small Swarovski shop in Branson Missouri. I knew when I started to look at it, it was THE book i've been looking for! Wish ther was a pocket version like the Beanie Babies have.Can't wait to get started on our inventory

No comments about Knifemaking in Sheffield and the Hawley Collection.

No comments about Tone Vigeland Jewellery & Sculpture.

No comments about Gilbert Collection of Gold and Silver (Los Angeles County Museum).

No comments about Hallmarks and Date Letters on Silver, Gold and Platinum (Nag Press).

No comments about Fired Earth: 1000 Tears of Tiles in Europe.

5 comments about Diamond Ring Buying Guide.

1. I had little knowledge of diamonds and spent several weeks researching on the web. I came across several glowing recommendations on this book. It's an enjoyable read and there are many colorful and striking photos. However, the author spends too much time covering topics like valuable "colored" diamonds and not enough time on specific tips on engagement jewelry. Personally, I would advise the thrifty spender looking for an engagement diamond to "browse" the web and just hit the jewelers. You could easily do without this book. Websites (...) were much more helpful than this book. (...) You can find out great information about the 4 C's anywhere on the web. You can find pictures, and most anything. If you would like to read one book and not spend so much time surfing, then this may be for you. But be warned, I picked up more information from surfing than reading this book.



2. This is a great, objective place to become familiar with the ins/outs of what to look for in a diamond. I have been to several jewelry stores recently and gotten a diamond education, but also pressure to buy a diamond. If you read this book you will not need a jewelry store education and you will know as much about diamonds as some of the employees behind the counter!



3. I bought this book and several others to prepare me for engagement ring shopping. I shouldn't have wasted my money on the others. The book is clean and concise. After reading the book I was thoroughly prepared and confident to go out and shop for a diamond ring. I know I would have ended up with a much lower quality diamond and/or payed thousands more for an engagement ring and center stone without the expert advice from this book.



4. Jeff Ostroff here, from BridalTips.com. We recommend this book on our site because it is by far the best diamond book ever made. I love it because like our web site, they warn you of scams other books ignore or gloss over. This gem of a book is 130 GLOSSY pages of mostly color photos, and very easy to read text that will elevate you to expert shopper. After reading this book which is so easy you can do in one night, you'll know more than many salespeople, I guarantee you. Topics covered include diamond terms, the 4C's, chart of actual sizes in carats, detailed mechanical drawings, stunning color photos of every diamond cut & shape, photos of diamond colors show you shades of yellow, and treated diamonds. How to judge the cut, with lots of color photos to show you the results of good and bad cuts. There's also color photos of every single inclusion, crack, cloud, and bubble you are likely to see and photo examples of every clarity grade from I3 on up. That is the best part and makes this book worth it's weight in gold. Then there's photos to help you tell the difference between fake and real, fracture fills, synthetic diamonds. There's even chapters devoted to gold rings and platinum rings, with lots of beautiful color photos. Buying tips, custom ring tips, diamond cleaning, storage, preventing diamond switching, and lots more. This truly is a diamond bible.



5. As I started reading I was fasinated by how quickly I could understand and learn the anatomy of a diamond and learn how to judge a stone. The illustations and lovely color plates are superb. The enlargements are very clear, allowing me to see the illustrations with ease.

   This book starts with the basics and then methodically layers on the finer points of information. As I read it I got a real sense of becoming more and more knowledgable in a very short amount of time. I am much more saavy and confident about selecting diamonds from reading this enjoyable book. I recommend it to anyone.