Description
Book SynopsisJoanna Hardy is an independent gemologist and jewelry specialist, formerly of Debeers and Sothebys. She lectures widely and writes for many international journals, and also features on the popular BBC programme Antiques Roadshow. She is the principal author of
Emerald and
Ruby, also published by Thames & Hudson. Robert Violette is an artist, editor and publisher based in London.
Trade Review'The type of coffee table book that you won’t be able to put down from start to finish … lively, informative and fascinating' - Forbes
'Beautiful' - Country Life
'A mine of information' - The Times (LUXX)
'The extensive research in this outsize format along with the number and quality of photographs make these books collector’s items in their own right and one that no gem library will be without. No doubt Hardy’s trio of volumes will be on every gem-hound’s wish list - along with shelves strong enough to support these weighty tomes. A fail-proof gift for jewellery and gem fans just in time for Christmas' - The Jewellery Editor, of 'Ruby', 'Emerald' and 'Sapphire'
'One of the boujiest books you could have on display. The fabric binding adds an extra touch of decadance … jewellery fans will of course be delighted with the huge pictures of incredible jewels … and plenty for historians to get stuck into as well' - The i Newspaper
'Lavish ... Joanna Hardy takes us on a gem-spangled journey which celebrates one of the most beautiful stones ever discovered' - Savile Row Style
Table of ContentsIntroduction
1. Early Trade
2. Medicine and Magic
3. Profiles and Portraits
4. Treasure
5. At Court
6. The Jewel Box of the Indian Ocean
7. Hanoverian Blue
8. New Horizons
9. Star Sapphires
10. Jewels of Impact
11. High Society
12. The Art of Collecting
13. Sapphire Discoveries
14. Showstoppers
15. 21st Century
16. The Gemological World of Sapphires
