Review of Arts of the Hellenized East: Precious Metalwork and Gems of the Pre-Islamic Era, by Martha L. Carter, Prudence O. Harper and Pieter Meyers.
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Read MoreReview of S.K. Samuels’s Imperial Jade of Burma and Mutton-Fat Jade of India: Mining, Trade, and Use from Antiquity to the Present.
Read MoreA review of the new edition of Gem Identification Made Easy by Antoinette Matlins
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Read More“Jewels: A Secret History”; “Fine Minerals of China: A Guide to Mineral Localities”; “The Jewellery Handbook: How to Select, Wear & Care for Jewellery”; “The Pink Pearl: A Natural Treasure of the Caribbean”; “Opal: The Phenomenal Gemstone”; “Namibia, 2nd Ed.”
Read MoreChronicles the rise of Italian fashion jewellery from its traditional roots to the visually stunning designs of contemporary artists.
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