Useful Gem & Jewelry Reference Books
1. 1001 Facts about Rocks and Minerals
2. 101 Bench Tips for Jewelers
3. 20th Century Jewelry: The Complete Sourcebook
4. 305 Authentic Art Nouveau Jewelry Designs
5. A History of Jewellery 1100-1870 by Joan Evans
6. A Roman Book on Precious Stones by Sydney H Ball (1950)
7. A World of Bracelets by Anne van Cutsem
8. A World of Earrings by Anne van Cutsem
9. A World of Necklaces by Anne Leurquin
10. A World of Rings by Anne van Cutsem
11. Advanced Beadwork by Ruth F. Poris
12. Adventures at the Bench: Tricks to Overcome a Jeweler's Daily Challenges by Juergen Maerz (2006)
13. Alexandrite by Yury S Kozlov (2005)
14. Amber by Andrew Ross
15. Amber by Patty C Rice (1980)
16. An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry by Harold Newman
17. Answers to Questions about Old Jewelry, 1840-1950, 6th Edition by Jeanenne Bell
18. Arab Roots of Gemology: Ahmad Ibn Yusuf Al Tifaschi's Best Thoughts on the Best of Stones – by Ahmad Ibn Yusuf Tifashi; Samar Najm Abul Huda (Translator) (1997)
19. Art Jewelry Today by Dona Z. Meilach
20. Art Nouveau Jewelry by Vivienne Becker (1985)
21. At The Bench by Gregg Todd & Greg Gilman
22. Bead Setting Diamonds With Pavé Applications by Robert R. Wooding
23. Beads: The Art of Stringing by Genie Ragan
24. Bedazzled 5,000 Years of Jewelry by The Walters Art Museum
25. Before You Buy An Engagement Ring by Nancy N. Schiffer
26. Bernard Schobinger Jewels Now by Roger Fayet, Florian Hufnagl
27. Book of Diamonds by Dickinson
28. Cameos Classical to Costume by Monica Lynn Clements & Patricia Rosser Clements
29. Cameos Old & New - 3rd edition by Anna M. Miller
30. Cameos: A Pocket Guide (2nd edition) by Monica Clements & Patricia Clements
31. Cartier by Philippe Tretiack
32. Chanel Fine Jewelry by Francois Baudot
33. Channel Setting Diamonds: With Illustrated Procedures by Robert R. Wooding
34. Charming: The Magic of Charm Jewelry by Deborah Alan-Jones & John Ayton
35. Cheap Thrills in the Tool Shop by Charles Lewton-Brain
36. Chinese Jade Throughout The Ages byStanley Charles Nott (1962)
37. Collecting & Classifying Colored Diamonds – by Stephen Hofer (1998)
38. Collecting & Classifying Coloured Diamonds Stephen C. Hofer
39. Collecting Fluorescent Minerals by Stuart Schneider
40. Collecting Victorian Jewelry Identification and Price Guide by C. Jeanenne Bell
41. Collector's Guide to Costume Jewelry by Judith Miller
42. Color by Helen Varley (1980)
43. Color Encyclopedia of Gemstones by Joel E Arem (1977)
44. Colored Gemstones: The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide (2nd edition)
45. Complete Metalsmith Professional Edition by Tim McCreight
46. Complete Metalsmith Student Edition by Tim McCreight
47. Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture by Florence Muller (2007)
48. Creating Your Own Jewelry by Cris Dupouy
49. Creative Silver Chains by Chantal Lise Saunders
50. Creative Variations in Jewelry Design by Maurice P. Galli, Dominique Riviere & Fanfan Li
51. Crown Jewels of Iran by V.B.Meen and A.D.Tushingham (1968)
52. Crystals and Light by Elizabeth A. Wood
53. Cuff Links (Pizzin) by Jean-Noel Liaut & Bertrand Pizzin
54. Dali Jewels- Joyas (Hardcover) by The Collection of the Gala-Salvador Dali Foundation
55. Daniel Swarovski: A World of Beauty by Vivienne Becker & Rosemarie Le Gallais
56. Diagrams for Faceting (Volume I) by Glenn & Martha Vargas
57. Diamond Grading ABC: Handbook of Diamond Grading by Verena Pagel-Theisen
58. Diamond Ring Buying Guide (6th edition) by Renee Newman
59. Diamond Setting: The Professional Approach by Robert R. Wooding
60. Diamonds: The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide
61. Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair With Jewelry by Elizabeth Taylor
62. Emerald and Other Beryls by John Sinkankas (1981)
63. Emeralds of Pakistan by Ali H Kazmi and L W Snee (1989)
64. Encyclopedia of Jewelry Making Techniques by Jinks McGrath
65. Engagement & Wedding Rings (3rd edition) by Antoinette Matlins & Antonio Bonanno
66. Extra Lapis English No. 1 Madagascar A Mineral and Gemstone Paradise by Federico Pezzotta
67. Extra Lapis English No. 2 Emerald The Legendary Green Beryl
68. Extra Lapis English No. 3 Tourmaline A Gemstone Spectrum
69. Extra Lapis English No. 4 Calcite Mineral with the Most Forms
70. Extra Lapis English No. 5 Gold The Noble Mineral
71. Extra Lapis English No. 6 Pakistan Minerals, Mountains & Majesty
72. Extra Lapis English No. 7 Beryl and Its Color Varieties
73. Extra Lapis English No. 8 Elba A Mineralogical Jewel in the Tuscan Archipelago
74. Eyewitness Crystal & Gem by Dr. R.F. Symes & Dr. R.R. Harding
75. Eyewitness Explorers Rocks and Minerals by Steve Parker
76. Eyewitness Rocks & Minerals by Dr. R.F. Symes
77. Faceting for Amateurs (4th edition) by Glenn & Martha Vargas
78. Faceting History: Cutting Diamonds and Colored Stones by Glenn Klein (2005)
79. Famous Diamonds (4th edition) by Ian Balfour
80. Famous Jewelry Collectors by Stefano Papi & Alexandra Rhodes
81. Fancy Color Diamonds by Harvey Harris
82. Fine Minerals of China: A Guide to Mineral Localities by Guanghua Liu
83. Forever Brilliant: The Aurora Collection of Colored Diamonds by Alan Bronstein & Stephen C. Hofer
84. Gem & Jewelry Pocket Guide by Renee Newman
85. Gem and Crystal Treasures by Peter Bancroft (1984)
86. Gem and Ornamental Materials of Organic Origin by Maggie Campbell Pedersen
87. Gem Cutting by John Sinkankas (1984)
88. Gem Identification Made Easy: A Hands-On Guide to More Confident Buying and Selling (3rd edition)
89. Gem Profile/2: The Second 60 by David Federman
90. Gem Raw Materials and Their Occurrence in Serbia, 2nd. by Ilic Miloje (2006)
91. Gem Reference Guide by GIA Staff
92. Gem Testing by B.W. Anderson & E.A. Jobbins (1990, 10th ed.)
93. Gem Trader by Louis Kornitzer (1939)
94. Gem Trails of Arizona by James R. Mitchell
95. Gem Trails of Nevada by James R. Mitchell
96. Gem Trails of New Mexico by James R. Mitchell
97. Gem Trails of Northern California by James R. Mitchell
98. Gem Trails of Oregon by James R. Mitchell
99. Gem Trails of Pennsylvania & New Jersey by Scott Stepanski & Karenne Snow
100. Gem Trails of Southern California by James R. Mitchell
101. Gem Trails of Southern California by James R. Mitchell
102. Gem Trails of Texas by Brad L. Cross
103. Gemmology (3rd edition) by Peter G. Read
104. Gems & Gemology In Review: Synthetic Diamonds by GIA
105. Gems & Gemology: A Retrospective of the 80s by Edited by Richard T. Liddicoat & Alice S. Keller
106. Gems & Jewelry Appraising: Techniques of Professional Practice (2nd edition) by Anna M. Miller
107. Gems Made by Man – by Kurt Nassau (1980)
108. Gems: Their Sources, Description and Identification – by Robert Webster (1994, 5th ed.)
109. Gemstone Buying Guide (2nd edition) by Renee Newman
110. Gemstone Enhancement: History, Science and State of the Art – by Kurt Nassau (1994)
111. Gemstones (second edition) by Cally Oldershaw, Christine Woodward & Roger Harding
112. Gemstones and Mineral Data Book by John Sinkankas
113. Gemstones And Their Origins by Peter C Keller (1990)
114. Gemstones by Eduard Gubelin and Franz-Xaver Erni (2000)
115. Gemstones of North America Vol III by John Sinkankas
116. Gemstones of North America: Volume II by John Sinkankas
117. Gemstones of the World – by Walter Schumann (1997)
118. Gemstones Quality & Value Volume 1 by Yasukazu Suwa
119. Gemstones Quality and Value Volume 3 Jewelry by Yasukazu Suwa
120. Gemstones, Quality and Value, Volume 2 by Yasukazu Suwa
121. Gemstones: Understanding Identifying Buying by Keith Wallis
122. Genuine Diamonds Found in Arkansas by Glenn W. Worthington (2007)
123. Georg Jensen 20th Century Designs by Janet & William Drucker
124. Goldsmithing & Silver Work Jewelry, Vessels & Ornaments by Charles Codina
125. Handbook of Fine Jewelry by Nancy N. Schiffer
126. Handbook of Gem Identification – by Richard T., Jr. Liddicoat (1993)
127. Handbook of Jewelry Store Management by Editors of JCK Magazine
128. Hinges and Hinge-Based Catches For Jewelers & Goldsmiths by Charles Lewton-Brain
129. Hope Diamond: The Legendary History of a Cursed Gem by Richard Kurin (2006)
130. Horn: Its History and Its Uses by Adele Schaverien (2006)
131. How to be a Jewelry Detective by C. Jeanenne Bell
132. Identification of Gemstones by Michael O'Donoghue & Louise Joyner
133. Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising by Anna Miller
134. Illustrated Jewelry Catalog 1892
135. Indian Jewellery Dance of the Peacock by U. Bala Krishnan & M. Sushil Kumar
136. Introduction to Crystallography by Donald E. Sands
137. Investing In Antique Jewellery by Richard Falkiner (1968)
138. Italian gemology during the Renaissance: A step toward modern mineralogy by A Mottana
139. Ivory by Thames and Hudson Ltd (1987)
140. Jade 5000 B.C. to 1912 A.D. by Mircea Veleanu
141. Jeweled Garden: A Colorful History of Gems, Jewels, and Nature by Suzanne Tennenbaum and Janet Zapata (2006)
142. Jeweler's Resource by Bruce G. Knuth
143. Jewellery of Tibet and the Himalayas by John Clarke
144. Jewelry & Gems at Auction by Antoinette Matlins
145. Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide – by Antoinette L. Matlins, Antonio C. Bonanno (1998)
146. Jewelry Concepts and Technology by Oppi Untracht
147. Jewelry Design The Artisan's Reference by Elizabeth Olver
148. Jewelry Making Techniques Book by Elizabeth Olver
149. Jewelry Wax Modeling by Adolfo Mattiello
150. Jewelry: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing by Tim McCreight
151. Jewels of the Nizams by Usha R. Bala Krishnan
152. Laboratory Created Diamonds by Sharrie Woodring and Branko Deljanin (2005)
153. Legacy of Leadership by William George Shuster
154. Leon Hatot by Arlette E. Emch
155. Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft by Karen Christians (2006)
156. Masterpieces of American Jewelry by Judith Price
157. Masterpieces of the Mineral World by Wendell E. Wilson & Joel A. Bartsch
158. Maurice Galli, Dominique Riviere, Fanfan Li
159. Methuen Handbook of Color by A Korenerup & J H Wanscher (1961/1989)
160. Mineralogy by John Sinkankas
161. Minerals and Gems from The American Museum of Natural History by George E. Harlow & Joseph J. Peters
162. Modernist Jewelry, 1930-1960: The Wearable Art Movement (2004)
163. Nineteenth Century Cameos by Michele Rowan
164. No Thanks, I'm Just Looking by Harry J. Friedman
165. Not Your Mama's Beading: The Cool and Creative Way to String 'Em Along by Kate Shoup Welsh (2006)
166. Opal Identification & Value by Paul B. Downing
167. OPL: A Students' Guide to Spectroscopy by Colin H. Winter
168. Pearl and Bead Stringing with Henrietta by Henrietta Virchick
169. Pearls by Elisabeth Strack
170. Pearls: A Natural History by Neil H. Landman, Paula M. Mikkelsen, Rudiger Bieler & Bennet Bronson
171. Photo Masters for Diamond Grading by Gary A. Roskin
172. Photoatlas of Inclusions in Gemstones – by Eduard Gübelin and John Koivula (1986)
173. Photoatlas of Inclusions in Gemstones, Volume 2 (2005)
174. Photographing Minerals, Fossils,& Lapidary Materials by Jeffrey Scovil
175. Practical Casting: A Studio Reference by Tim McCreight
176. Precious Minerals (Gemology) by Ruslan I Kostov (Bulgarian-2003)
177. Precious Stones And Gems by Edwin W Streeter (1884)
178. Precious Stones by Dr Max Bauer (1969)
179. Precious Stones in Art and Devotion: Gemstone Treasures of the Archdiocese of Evora (Portuguese/English) by Rui Galopim de Carvalho (2006)
180. Principles of Color Technology by Fred W Billmeyer, Jr & Max Saltzman (1981)
181. Principles of Color Technology – by Fred W. Billmeyer & Max Saltzman (1981)
182. Professional Goldsmithing by Alan Revere
183. Prospecting for Gemstones and Minerals by John Sinkankas
184. Queen's Jewels by Vincent Meylan
185. Ring Repair by Alan Revere
186. Rolex Wristwatches: The Best of Time 2nd edition by James M. Dowling & Jeffrey P. Hess
187. Romance of The Golconda Diamonds by Omar Khalidi
188. Rough Diamonds: A Practical Guide by Nizam Peters
189. Ruby & Sapphire – by Richard Hughes (1997)
190. Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Buying Guide (2nd edition) by Renee Newman
191. Schmuck Jewellery 1840-1940: Highlights Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim (2004)
192. Seaman Schepps A Century of New York Jewelry Design by Amanda Viall & Janet Zapata
193. Secrets of the Gem Trade by Richard W. Wise (2003)
194. Shamelessly: Jewelry from Kenneth Jay Lane by Nancy N Schiffer (2007)
195. Shinde Jewels by Reema Keswani
196. Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones by Curzio Cipriani & Alessandro Borelli
197. Simon & Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals by Martin Prinz, George Harlow & Joseph Peters
198. Small Scale Photography by Charles Lewton-Brain
199. Smithsonian Handbooks Gemstones (2nd edition) by Cally Hall
200. Smithsonian Handbooks Rocks & Minerals by Chris Pellant
201. Smithsonian Rock and Gem by Ronald L. Bonewitz
202. Special Exhibition Jadeite: Treasure of Orient by The National Science Museum (Japan-2004)
203. Starting to Collect Antique Jewellery by John Benjamin
204. Step-By-Step Bead Stringing by Ruth F. Poris
205. Symmetry and Spectroscopy by Daniel C. Harris & Michael D. Bertolucci
206. Symposium on Agate and Cryptocrystalline Quartz by Daniel Kile, Thomas Michalski, and Peter Modreski (2005)
207. Table of Gemstone Identification by Roger Dedeyne and Ivo Quintens (2007)
208. Tanzanite: The True Story by Valerio Zancanella
209. Techniques of Jewelry Illustration and Color Rendering by Adolfo Mattiello
210. The AJM Guide to Lost-Wax Casting by Techniques and Tips from Industry Experts
211. The Art of Diamond Cutting, 2nd ed. by Sofus S Michelsen and Basil Watermeyer (2005)
212. The Art of Enameling by Linda Darty (2006)
213. The Art of Faberge by A Kenneth Snowman (1953/1962)
214. The Art of Fine Enameling by Karen L. Cohen
215. The Art of Gold by Clara Isabel Botero, Roberto Lieras Perez, Santiago Londono Velez and Efrain Sanchez Cabra (2007)
216. The Art of Jewelry by Graham Hughes (1972)
217. The Art of Jewelry Design by Maurice Galli, Dominique Riviere, Fanfan Li
218. The Art of Jewelry Design From Idea to Reality by Elizabeth Olver
219. The Basics of Bead Stringing by Debbie Kanan
220. The Best Little Beading Book by Wendy Simpson Connor
221. The Charm of Charms by Jade Albert & Ki Hackney
222. The Color Handbook by E P Danger (1987)
223. The Complete Handbook for Gemstone Weight Estimation – by Charles I. Carmona (1998)
224. The Complete Metalsmith: An Illustrated Handbook by Tim McCreight
225. The Complete Price Guide to Watches No 26 by Cooksey Shugart, Tom Engle, Richard E Gilbert
226. The Curious Lore of Precious Stones by George Frederick Kunz
227. The Diamond Setting Manual: Procedures & Techniques by Robert R. Wooding
228. The Diamond World by David E Koskoff (1981)
229. The Fred Ward Series: Diamonds
230. The Fred Ward Series: Emeralds
231. The Fred Ward Series: Gem Care
232. The Fred Ward Series: Jade
233. The Fred Ward Series: Opals
234. The Fred Ward Series: Pearls
235. The Fred Ward Series: Rubies & Sapphires
236. The Gem Hunter by Gary Bowersox
237. The Gem Merchant: How to Be One, How to Deal With One – David Stanley Epstein (2003)
238. The GIA Diamond Dictionary
239. The Great Book of Jewels by Ernst A and Jean Heiniger (1974)
240. The Heartless Stone: A Journey through the World of Diamonds, Deceit and Desire by Tom Zoellner (2006)
241. The Jeweled Menagerie A World of Animals in Gems by Suzanne Tennenbaum & Janet Zapata
242. The Jeweler's Bench Reference by Harold O'Connor
243. The Magic of Jewels and Charms by George Frederick Kunz
244. The Master Jewelers by Edited by A. Kenneth Snowman
245. The MicroWorld of Diamonds by John I. Koivula
246. The National Gem Collection by Jeffrey E. Post
247. The Pearl Book: The Definitive Buying Guide (3rd edition) by Antoinette Matlins
248. The Pearl Buying Guide, 4th Edition by Renee Newman
249. The Pearl by Silvia Malaguzzi
250. The Pearl King by Robert Eunson (1955)
251. The Pearl Trader by Louis Kornitzer (1937)
252. The Pink Pearl by David Federman (2007)
253. The Platinum Bench by Jurgen J. Maerz
254. The Practical Guide to Jewelry Appraising by Cos Altobelli
255. The Ring by Sylvie Lambert
256. The Rings Book by Jinks McGrath
257. The Smale Collection: Beauty in Natural Crystals by Steve Smale (2006)
258. The Spectroscope and Gemmology – by B.W. Anderson, J. Payne, R. Keith Mitchell (Editor) (1998)
259. Theo Fabergé and The St. Petersburg Collection by Andrew Moore
260. Tiffany Colored Gems by John Loring (2007)
261. Tiffany Diamonds by John Loring
262. Tiffany Flora & Fauna by John Loring
263. Tiffany Pearls by John Loring (2007)
264. Tiffany Timepieces by John Loring
265. Timeless Tiaras: Chaumet from 1804 to the Present by Diana Scarisbrick
266. Totems to Turquoise by Kari Chalker, Lois S. Dubin & Peter M. Whiteley
267. Travels In India by Jean Baptiste Tavernier (Translated from the original French edition of 1676 by V Ball: 1977)
268. Treasures From The Kremlin by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (1979)
269. Understanding Jewellery by David Bennett & Daniela Mascetti (1989/2003)
270. Van Cleef & Arpels by Anne-Marie Clais
271. Van Nostrand's Standard Catalog of Gems by John Sinkankas
272. Verdura: The life and work of a master jeweler by Patricia Corbett
273. Victorian Jewellery by Margaret Flower
274. Victorian Jewelry Unexplored Treasures by Ginny R. Dawes & Corinne Davidov
275. Visual Optics by Alan Hodgkinson (1999)
276. Warman's Jewelry, 3rd Edition by Christie Romero
277. Warman's® Jewelry Field Guide Values and Identification by Leigh Leshner
278. Within the Stone: Nature’s Abstract Rock Art by Bill Atkinson
279. Working with Gemstones: A Bench Jeweler's Guide by Arthur A. Skuratowicz & Julie Nash
280. YARD: The Life and Magnificent Jewelry of Raymond C. Yard by Natasha Kuzmanovic