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The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery

The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery

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The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery is a must-read for all enthusiasts and collectors who have an affinity for the jewels of the past. It imparts the type of educational information that all stages of jewelry collectors, as well as jewelry enthusiasts from students to dealers, will go back to again and again. It takes the reader on a tour through time, venturing from the 1700s to the early 20th century, and covers topics such as how to identify the most popular gemstones, materials, styles, and collectible pieces, as well as how to select antique jewelry to complement your lifestyle.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2022
Publisher: ACC Art Books


The ultimate go-to guide, The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery takes the reader on a tour through time,venturing from the 1700s all the way through to the early 20th century. From how to look chic while wearing jewellery that outdates you by 100 years,to how to spot and score the best pieces,this book is a must-read for all enthusiasts and collectors who have an affinity for the jewels of the past. Fun factual tidbits are presented in a witty,conversational style,and lively narratives explore each pieces history. Part travelogue,featuring the most influential shops in New York,LA,London,Paris and Amsterdam; part educational guide,with anecdotes from dealers and experts; and part celebration of historical jewellery,this book is an invaluable and accessible reference. Topics covered include (but are not limited to): how to identify the most popular gemstones,materials,styles and collectible pieces in the market today,and how to select antique jewellery to complement your lifestyle.

The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery will reveal what to look for and where to locate rare finds,as well as how the experts score the pieces that decorate the fingers,ears,necks and wrists of the collector.


Dimension: 225 x 165 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788841580

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