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High Jewellery & Collecting

Written by Baroque Rocks

These books explore the extraordinary world of high jewellery and jewellery collecting, from museum-quality gemstones and legendary private collections to auction highlights and exceptional craftsmanship.


Best for: readers interested in rare jewels, collecting strategy, haute joaillerie, and important gemstone pieces.

Dolce & Gabbana Alta Gioelleria Materpieces of High Jewellery curated by Carol Woolton The New Stone Age by Carol Woolton Vogue The Jewellery by Carol Woolton
 
 

 

 
Cartier: The Story Behind the Style by Rachael Taylor
Tiffany & Co.: The Story Behind the Style by Rachael Taylor
Rolex: The Story Behindthe Style by Rachel Taylor. Discover the story of Rolex, from its beginnings in 1905 to its current position as the most famous watch brand in the world.
 

 

Sapphire by Joanna Hardy
Emerald by Joanna Hardy
Ruby by Joanna Hardy
 
 
Andrew Grima The Father of Modern Jewellery by William Grant Modern British Jewellery Designers: A Collector's Guide by Mary Ann Wingfield Simply Brilliant: Artist-Jewelers of the 1960s and 1970s by Cynthia Amneus
 
 
The Cartiers The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewellery Empire by Francesca Catier Brickell Cartier in the 20th Century by Margaret Young-Sanchez The Cartier Collection: Jewelry by François Chaille
 
 
Cartier (The Official V&A Exhibition Book) edited by Helen Molesworth and Rachel Garrahan. Few jewellers are as celebrated as Cartier, even fewer have as many instantly recognizable designs - some of which, such as the Tank watch, Love bracelet and Trinity ring, have become iconic. Glamorous, witty, beautiful and beloved of stars such as Grace Kelly, over 150 dazzling Cartier pieces are featured here. This book presents jewels from superlative collections, including the V&A and the Royal Collection, as well as Cartier's own private collection and it celebrates the history of the company The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, called the 'Jeweller of Kings and the King of Jewellers'.
Bulgari Treasures of Rome by Vincent Meylan
The Art of David Webb: Jewellery and Culture by Ruth Peltason and Ilan Rubin
 
 
The Smithsonian National Gem Collection - Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels by Jeffrey Edward Post Christie's: The Jewellery Archives Revealed by Vincent Meylan Garrard: Crown Jewellers for 150 Years by Charlotte Gere
 
 
War and Gold: A 500-Year History of Empires, Adventures, and Debt by Kwasi Kwarteng
The Power of Gold by Peter L. Bernstein
The Secret History of Gold: Myth, Money, Politics and Power by Dominic Frisby. The Secret History of Gold tells the epic tale of the world’s oldest, and most treasured, currency. From its origins in the formation of the solar system to its pivotal role in both ancient myth and modern finance, Dominic Frisby explores, with wit and brevity, how gold has defined the entire course of human civilisation.
 

 

Stoned Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the World by Aja Raden The Pearl Necklace by Vivienne Becker If These Jewels Could Talk: The Legends Behind Celebrity Gems by Beth Bernstein
 

 
Koh-I-Noor: The History of the World's Most Infamous Diamond by William Dalrymple The Royal Jewels by Suzy Menkes Art as Jewellery: From Calder to Kapoor by Louisa Guinness
 
 
Vintage Jewellery Collecting and Wearing Vintage Classics by Caroline Cox
The Modern Guide to Vintage Jewellery by Beth Bernstein. The Modern Guide to Vintage Jewellery takes the reader on a tour of the finest jewellery from the Art Deco glamour of the 1930s through the Retro pre-war and war years, the cocktail suburban lifestyle of the ’50s, the rebellious ’60s, the glitter and glamour of the ’70s disco era and, finally, to new ‘career-woman’ style of the ’80s. Through each period, jewellery historian and collector Beth Bernstein shows how to identify the most popular gemstones, materials, styles and collectible pieces on the market today, as well as divulging invaluable information from dealers and experts.
The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery by Beth Bernstein. The ultimate go-to guide, The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery takes the reader on a tour through time, venturing from the 1700s all the way through to the early 20th century. From how to look chic while wearing jewellery that outdates you by 100 years, to how to spot and score the best pieces, this book is a must-read for all enthusiasts and collectors who have an affinity for the jewels of the past.
 
 
A Touch of Gold: The Reminiscences of Geoffrey Munn
I Fear For This Boy by Theo Fennell
 

 

Jewel: A Celebration of Earth's Treasures


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