Books
on Pearls
In addition to the following books, here are links to my
favorite gem and jewelry magazines:
The
Book Shop
Gemology,
Gemstones and General References
Buying
and Pricing Gemstones
Gems:Myth,
Legend and Metaphysics
Jewelry
Making and Metal Working
History
of
Jewelry
Jewelry
Appraising
Mineralogy
Individual
Gems
Diamonds
Sapphires
and Rubies
Jade
Opals
Pearls
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Pearl Buying Guide
by Renee
Newman, GG
Newman has compiled an excellen,
interestingt and easy-to-understand
guide to buying, evaluating,
selecting, and caring for
pearls and pearl jewelry.
The opening chapters point
out common mistakes made
when evaluating or buying
pearls.
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Pearls: A Natural History
by Neil H.
Landman (Editor),
Pearls:
A Natural History delves
into virtually every aspect
of the gemstones that have
been prized since ancient
times for their luster and
purity. |
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Pearls (Fred Ward Gem
Book)
by Fred Ward
Excellent book... superb
photographs... delightfully
written... careful research...
compact format. Ward's books
are consistently well done.
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The Pearl
by Silvia
Malaguzzi
The Pearl covers
the enchanting mythology,
man's fascination with its
origins, and the role it
has played in jewelry and
art throughout the ages.
It also explores the significance
and impact the pearl has
had on different cultures. |
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