Ancient Secrets Of Jewels And How To Counterfeit Them (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417926787)

""Ancient Secrets Of Jewels And How To Counterfeit Them"" by R. Read is a comprehensive guide to the history and art of jewelry-making, as well as the techniques used to create counterfeit pieces. The book covers the evolution of jewelry from ancient times to the present day, exploring the materials, styles, and symbolism associated with various cultures and periods. It also delves into the methods used by counterfeiters to create convincing imitations of valuable gems and jewelry, and provides tips on how to identify fakes. The author draws on his extensive knowledge and experience in the jewelry industry to provide a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the world of gems and jewelry.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Secrets of Art and Nature, by R. Read. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564590046.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: R. Read
ISBN-10: 1417926783
ISBN-13: 9781417926787
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d