USED LIKE NEW , UNDERSTANDING JEWELLERY , DAVID BENNETT & DANIELA MASCETTI, HARDCOVER, 2008

Understanding Jewelry is a comprehensive guide to 19th and 20th Century jewelry. From the methods used to identify and date pieces, to the factors that can affect their value, this volume contains an abundance of expertise relating to precious stones and metals. With almost 1000 magnificent color illustrations accompanied by straightforward but thorough explanations, this publication offers a richer and more accessible reading experience than traditional text-dominated books. Including introductions to precious and semi-precious stones and details of the stylistic developments of jewelry over the last 200 years, this volume is a standard work of reference and an invaluable tool for collectors and dealers alike. “This book is an excellent guide to some of the finer points of both antique and contemporary jewelry, not least because of the vast quantity of photographs and illustrations and will be of great use to dealers and collectors.” – Antiques Bulletin