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Antique jewellery: its manufacture, materials, and design

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Types of jewellery -- The principal decorative techniques -- The precious metals -- Rolled gold, base metals and plating -- The workshop of the goldsmith and jeweller -- The craft of the goldsmith and jeweller -- The important gemstones -- Synthetic and imitation stones -- Stone cutting -- Gemstone settings -- Hallmarks -- Hints for the collector -- Places to visit.

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    Princes Risborough: Shire, 1998

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    • 0747803854
    • 9780747803850

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    Revised edition of: Old jewellery. 1989.

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