Research Catalog

Title

Ruby : the king of gems / Joanna Hardy.

Author

Hardy, Joanna

Publication

• London New York : Thames & Hudson, 2017.
• ©2017

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Details

Description

320 pages : color illustrations; 35 cm

Summary

"Ruby is a fascinating exploration of this precious stone, taking the reader on a journey from the ancient mines of Burma, along the harsh terrain of the Silk Trading routes of China, to European courts and palaces, where rubies have been sourced and bought from intrepid gemstone dealers to decorate royalty, dignitaries, and the social elite. This illustrated book showcases more than sixty of the world's significant, notable, and famous rubies, ruby jewels, and ruby artifacts, including many previously unseen pieces from private and royal collections. Author Joanna Hardy was granted exclusive access to all the modern and iconic jewellery houses, including Cartier, Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels, Chaumet, Harry Winston, Graff, and many more. From emperors and empresses, kings and queens, maharanis and Hollywood royalty, tales of love, passion, and romance are here alongside historical and social context that reveal why rubies are so greatly revered. Additionally, Ruby looks at the various ruby deposits in the world and offers practical guidance on what to look for in a quality ruby." -- Provided by publisher.

Subject

• Rubies > Purchasing
• Jewelry > History
• Rubis > Achat
• Jewelry
• Rubies > Purchasing
• Rubin
• Schmuck

Genre/Form

History

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (page 318).

Contents

Introduction -- Spinel - the ancient ruby -- King of gems -- Pioneers -- Old England -- Royals -- The gilded age -- India -- Twentieth century -- Contemporary -- Technique -- Travelogue -- Acknowledgements -- Picture credits -- Suggested reading -- The timeless geology of ruby.

ISBN

• 9780500519417
• 0500519412

LCCN

2017934858

OCLC

• ocn975365975
• 975365975
• SCSB-8908649

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library