TY  - BOOK
AU  - Hue-Williams,Sarah
TI  - Christie's Guide to jewellery
SN  - 284323302X :
PY  - 2002///
CY  - New York
PB  - Assouline
KW  - Jewelry
KW  - History
KW  - Collectors and colecting
N1  - Jewellery -- What to look for in a jewel -- A chronology of designs and styles -- Gemstones -- What to look for in a gem -- Diamonds -- Red gemstones and rubies -- Blue gemstones and sapphires -- Green gemstones, jade and emeralds -- Pearls -- Gemstones with optical effects -- Metals -- A Brief History of Auctions At Christie's
N2  - For more than 200 years, buyers and sellers have sought advice from Christie's specialists. For the first time, Christie's shares this knowledge in an easy-to-use guide to jewellery with stunning color photographs; Christie's Guide to Jewellery provides essential facts and advice on how to appreciate and understand jewels. What should you look for in a gem? Which artificial enhancements should you be aware of when choosing a stone? Why is spinel one of the most underrated gems today?; Offering everything from a description of the four "C" categories to an explanation of the origin of the word "carat, " Christie's Guide to Jewellery is a must-have book for both serious and amateur collectors
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