Resources
www.antiquediamond.com
Source for pricing of antique-cut diamonds, rose cuts, and briolettes & access to fine antique jewelry inventory for the Trade.
www.center4jewelrystudies.org
The Center for Jewelry Studies web site is dedicated to the dissemination of information on the history, identification, and marketing of antique, period, and vintage jewelry.
www.JewelryAndRelatedArts.com
Adornment, the Newsletter of Jewelry & Related Arts Adornment is the only journal published in the United States dedicated to the
discussion of ancient, antique, and period jewelry, costume jewelry and contemporary studio jewelry. It also reports on objects of precious materials and historic costume.
www.koblenzestatejewelry.com
Koblenz & Co. buys, sells, and appraises antique and estate jewelryand uses AMR to do so. Whether one uses our site for pricing or preferably jewelry, one can be assured that our prices are based in reality.
www.ManhattanGIAAlumni.org
The award winning Manhattan Chapter of the GIA Alumni Association in the heart of the jewelry industry having monthly lectures on diverse topics relating to jewelry, gemstones and jewelry history.
www.NAJAappraisers.com
The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers - The largest membership association specializing exclusively in gem and jewelry appraising and related appraisal issues. It offers education and networking opportunities with knowledgeable appraisal professionals. Free newsletter and brochure upon request.
www.poags.com
James O. Poag Jewellers Ltd. has been in business for over 40 years. We have goldsmiths, clockmakers, diamond setters, and appraisers on
staff. We carry an extensive inventory of diamonds, clocks, watches, and fine collectibles.
ASJRA.net
The Association for the Study of Jewelry and Related Arts, LLC, is an organization dedicated to the advancement of jewelry studies and committed to the dissemination of jewelry scholarship. ASJRA takes a broad approach to the subject, seeking to understand and place jewelry within a variety of contexts, including from the ancient past to present day, the decorative arts, and fashion. Membership is open to all those interested in jewelry history studies.
Back Issues
Note: A library of back issues are essential to determine auction market trends. A single issue may not be enough for your needs. Check the listing below for needed additions to your research library.
Each issue contains 1,000 items of antique to contemporary jewelry and gems with gray scale photos and all pertinent gemological data. Please contact us directly to order these back issues.
1995 Special Accessory Edition - Contains over 200 hard to research, and even harder to find as comparables, esoteric items such as compacts, combs, cigarette cases, frames, letter openers, lipstick holders. Precious Objects, Flights of Fancy and the Art of Accessorizing by Peter J. Shemonsky, GG $49.95
1995 Special Certificated Diamond and Gemstone Edition - A two year compilation of auction sales data, plus trend analysis illustrating the dynamics of the auction marketplace on certificated colored and colorless diamonds and precious gemstones. An Auction Market Study: Certified Color Diamonds, Colorless Diamonds and Gemstones by Gail Brett Levine, GG and Howard Rubin, GG $75.00
1996 Special Silver Edition - Nearly 300 silver jewelry and items at auction. A three year compilation of Jensen, Spratling, Weiner, Kerr, Unger, Oakes, Hale, Fahrner and much, much more! Silver Jewelry: A Multicultural Compendium by Christie Romero. $49.95
1996 Special Cartier Edition - Nearly 300 Cartier jewelry items, including pearls, certified diamonds and gemstones and watches. Based on Antiquorum's all authenticated Cartier sale in Geneva. The Cartier Legacy by Lael Hagan, GG, with special interview with Eric Nussbaum, Curator of the Carter Archives. $75.00
1999 Special Silver Edition - Featuring over 400 silver jewelry and related silver items with a special focus on Georg Jensen including Christie Romero's article George Jensen Silver Jewelry with bibliography and signature, hallmarks and Trademarks. $49.95
Millennium Diamond Edition - December 2000 - Featuring 1,168 certed color and colorless diamonds including Update on Millennium Market Study of Certified Fancy Color and Colorless Diamonds by Howard Rubin and Diamonds 2000: Welcome to the Discomfort Zone by Sharon Wakefield, GG $95.00
June 1994, Vol. 1, No. 1 - The inaugural issue! Over 900 jewelry items reported. A Reader's Guide to Identifying Antique Jewelry by Lael Hagan, GG, with bibliography and glossary. $97.50
December 1994, Vol. 1, No. 2 - Over 200 pearl items plus Cultured Pearl Master Comparison Sets: A Critical Review of the known pearl grading systems by Sharon Wakefield, GG and Lael Hagan's companion article Pearls with a Past; with bibliography and glossary. $97.50
June 1995, Vol. 2, No. 1 - The largest compilation of watches and watch related items ever! Watch Market - 1994 by Vivian Swift, GG and The Value of Time by Lael Hagan, GG, complete with bibliographies and glossaries! $97.50
December 1995, Vol. 2, No. 2 - Featuring more signed pieces and provenance items than ever! An invaluable Weight Formulas and Weight/Size Estimation Charts by Gail Brett Levine, GG and Weighty Matters by Howard Rubin, GG, a gemstone and precious metal easy weight conversion chart. $97.50
June 1996, Vol. 3, No. 1 - Featuring over 200 items of jade jewelry. Supported by an invaluable article by leading European gemologist, Alan Hodgkinson. Also noted author, Howard Rubin, GG, discusses The Lure and Lore of Jade. $97.50
December 1996, Vol. 3, No. 2 - Featuring over 200 certificated diamonds and gemstones and introduction by noted author, Howard Rubin, GG $97.50
June 1997, Vol. 4, No. 1 - Featuring 145 Art Nouveau items, including The New Art by jewelry historian, Lael Hagan, GG, with a Guide to Art Nouveau Era, Styles and Motifs and a Bibliography $97.50
December 1997, Vol. 4, No. 2 - Special focus section on Arts & Crafts with a definitive article, History of the Jewelry of the Arts & Crafts Movement by Elyse Zorn Karlin. Plus! A review of the certificated colored and colorless diamond auction market for the year. $97.50
June 1998, Vol. 5, No. 1 - Special focus section on cameo jewelry items. A historical perspective on cameos by Anna Miller, GG, Cameos ... The Way We Were. $97.50
June 1999, Vol. 6, No. 1 - Featuring nearly 200 items of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry, including The Enduring Elegance - The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels by Elyse Zorn Karlin with Bibliography and Terminology & Glossary. $97.50
December 1999, Vol. 6, No. 2 - Special Certificated Diamond Update Section by Howard Rubin, GG, $97.50
June 2000, Vol. 7, No. 1 - Featuring focus section on 125 Gent's Jewelry, including On the Cuff by Lael Hagan, GG, with Guide to Era, Styles & Motifs of gent's jewelry and a Bibliography. $97.50
December 2000, Vol. 7, No. 2 - Featuring a focus section on 127 Rose Diamond Jewelry, including A Rose is a Rose is a .. Rose Cut! by Michael Goldstein, with a price guide for rose cut diamonds. $97.50
June 2001, Vol. 8, No. 1 - Featuring a focus section on Mourning Jewelry, including Mourning Becomes Her by Elyse Zorn Karlin, $97.50
December 2001, Vol. 8, No. 2 - Special Certificated Diamond Update Section by Howard Rubin, GG, $97.50
June 2002, Vol. 9, No. 1 - Featuring Pearl Section, including The Tao of Pearl Grading by Sharon Wakefield, GG, and Cultured Pearls Galore: A Tucson Retrospective by Betty Sue King, King's Ransom. $97.50
December 2002, Vol. 9, No. 2 - Special Certificated Diamond Update Section by Howard Rubin, GG. $97.50
June 2003, Vol. 10, No. 1 - Special Watch Section featuring over 400 pocket & wrist watches, including Wrestling with Watch Appraisals by Patti Thompson, GG, American Railroad Pocket Watches by Don McLean, FGA, Hand Engraving on Jewelry and Watches by Elyse Zorn Karlin AND On Your Own Time by Lisa Jones. $97.50
December 2003, Vol. 10, No. 2 - Featuring Diamonds @ Auction by Howard Rubin, GG. Also, It's Dij` Vu All Over Again by Sharon Wakefield, GG. $97.50
June 2004, Vol. 11, No. 1 - Special Certificated Gemstone Section, including Sapphire: A Color for all Seasons by Stuart Robertson, GG, and An Auction Market Study on Certificated Gemstones by Howard Rubin, GG. $97.50
December 2004, Vol. 11, No. 2 - Special Certificated Colored and Colorless Diamonds Section, including News of the Diamond Trade for Auction Followers by Howard Rubin, GG and Catch 22: Appraising Large Mounted Diamonds by Sharon Wakefield, GG. $97.50
June 2005, Vol. 12, No. 1 - Special focus section on Tiffany & Co. including The Little Blue Box: The History of Tiffany & Co. by Elyse Zorn Karlin $97.50
December 2005, Vol. 12, No. - Special Certificated Colored and Colorless Diamonds Section, including News of the Diamond Trade for Auction Followers by Howard Rubin, GG $97.50