Jewelery

  Cultural & Ethnographic Jewelry ​ Studies of jewelry traditions in specific cultures and regions. ​Borel, France. The Splendor of Ethnic Jewelry. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1994. ​Dubin, Lois Sherr. The History of Beads: From 30,000 B.C. to the Present. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1987. ​Fisher, Angela. Africa Adorned. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1984. ​Geoffroy-Schneiter, Bérénice. Asian Jewelry. Milan: Skira, 2011. ​Untracht, Oppi. Traditional Jewelry of India. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1997

  Era-Specific & Vintage Collecting ​ Guides for identifying jewelry from specific major design periods. ​Becker, Vivienne. Art Nouveau Jewelry. London: Thames & Hudson, 1985. ​Dawes, Ginny Redington, and Olivia Collings. Georgian Jewellery: 1714-1830. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 2007. ​Gabardi, Melissa. Art Deco Jewelry. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 1989.   ​Gere, Charlotte, and Judy Rudoe. Jewellery in the Age of Queen Victoria. London: British Museum Press, 2010.   ​Hinks, Peter. Victorian Jewelry: An Illustrated Collection. London: Studio Vista, 1991. ​Miller, Judith. Costume Jewelry (DK Collector's Guides). New York: DK Publishing, 2003.   ​Moxon, M. Mid-Century Modern Jewelry: 1950s & 1960s. Atglen: Schiffer Publishing, 2002. ​Rezazadeh, Fred. Costume Jewelry: A Practical Handbook & Value Guide. Paducah: Collector Books, 1998.

  Contemporary & Art Jewelry ​ Focusing on the "Studio Jewelry" movement and jewelry as wearable art. ​Astfalck, Jivan, et al. New Directions in Jewellery. London: Black Dog Publishing, 2005.   ​Besten, Liesbeth den. On Jewellery: A Compendium of International Contemporary Art Jewellery. Stuttgart: Arnoldsche Art Publishers, 2011. ​Cunningham, Jack. Maker Wearer Viewer: Contemporary Narrative Jewellery. Glasgow: Scottish Arts Council, 2005. ​Drutt, Helen, and Peter Dormer. Jewelry of Our Time: Art, Ornament and Obsession. New York: Rizzoli, 1995. ​Lim, Louise. Sustainable Jewellery: Principles and Processes for Creating an Ethical Brand. London: A&C Black, 2014. ​Skinner, Damian. Contemporary Jewelry in Perspective. New York: Lark Books, 2013. ​Watkins, David. The Best in Contemporary Jewellery. Crans-Près-Céligny: RotoVision , 1993.

  Famous Houses, Brands & High Jewelry ​ Literature regarding specific luxury brands and historical periods of high fashion. ​Bennett, David, and Daniela Mascetti. Understanding Jewellery. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 2010.   ​Chaille, Francois. The Cartier Collection: Jewelry. Paris: Flammarion, 2004. ​Fasinu, P. Bulgari: Between Eternity and History. Milan: Skira, 2013. ​Loring, John. Tiffany’s 20th Century: A Portrait of American Style. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1997. ​Nadelhoffer, Hans. Cartier. London: Thames & Hudson, 2007.   ​Raulet, Sylvie. Van Cleef & Arpels. New York: Rizzoli, 1987. ​Snowman, A. Kenneth. The Art of Carl Fabergé. London: Faber & Faber, 1962. ​Vreeland, Diana. Jean Schlumberger. New York: Franco Maria Ricci, 1991.

  Design, Craftsmanship & Techniques ​ Technical manuals for goldsmithing, silversmithing, and design theory. ​Brepohl, Erhard. The Theory and Practice of Goldsmithing. Brunswick: Brynmorgen Press, 2001. ​Codina, Carles. The Complete Book of Jewelry Making. New York: Lark Books, 2000. ​Coles, Janet, and Robert Budwig. The Book of Beads: A Practical and Inspirational Guide to Beads and Jewelry Making. London: Simon & Schuster, 1990. ​Drutt, Matthew. Jewelry Design: The Artisan's Perspective. New York: Rizzoli, 2005. ​McCreight, Tim. The Complete Metalsmith: An Illustrated Handbook. Davis: Brynmorgen Press, 2004. (Widely used in academic programs). ​McCreight, Tim. Jewelry: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing. Madison: Hand Books Press, 1997. ​Revere, Alan. Professional Jewelry Making: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Jewelry Techniques. San Francisco: Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts, 2011. ​Untracht, Oppi. Jewelry Concepts and Technology. New York: Doubleday, 1982. (Often referr...

  Gemology, Materials & Identification ​ Resources focus on the science of gemstones, precious metals, and valuation. ​Arem, Joel E. Color Encyclopedia of Gemstones. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1987. ​Crowe, Judith. The Jeweler’s Directory of Gemstones. London: Firefly Books, 2012. ​Federman, David. Modern Jeweler’s Consumer Guide to Colored Gemstones. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1990. ​Hall, Cally. Gemstones (Smithsonian Handbooks). New York: DK Publishing, 2002.   ​Liddicoat, Richard T. Handbook of Gem Identification. Los Angeles: Gemological Institute of America (GIA), 1993.   ​Matlins, Antoinette L., and A.C. Bonanno. Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide. Woodstock: GemStone Press, 2009.   ​Nassau, Kurt. Gemstone Enhancement: History, Science and State of the Art. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1994.   ​Newman, Renée. Diamond Ring Buying Guide: How to Evaluate, Identify, and Select Diamonds & Diamond Jewelry. Los Angeles...

  General History & Evolution of Jewelry ​Comprehensive surveys covering jewelry from antiquity to the modern era. ​Anderson Black, J. A History of Jewels. London: Orbis Publishing, 1974. ​Bernstein, A. The History of Jewelry: Ancient to Modern. New York: Abrams Books, 2008. ​Borel, F. The Splendor of Ethnic Jewelry: From the Colette and Jean-Pierre Ghysels Collection. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1994.   ​Chadour-Sampson, Beatriz. Rings of the 20th Century. London: V&A Publishing, 2013. ​Evans, Joan. A History of Jewellery 1100–1870. New York: Dover Publications, 1989.   ​Gregorietti, Guido. Jewelry Through the Ages. New York: American Heritage Press, 1969. ​Mascetti, Daniela, and Amanda Triossi. The Necklace: From Antiquity to the Present. New York: Thames & Hudson, 1997. ​Phillips, Clare. Jewelry: From Antiquity to the Present. London: Thames & Hudson, 1996. ​Scarisbrick, Diana. Rings: Jewelry of Power, Love and Loyalty. London: Thames & Hud...