Ruby

The King of Gems

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An ambitious, lavishly illustrated survey of the king of gems, the ruby.

This is the most ambitious book ever published on ruby, the king of gems. From emperors and empresses, kings and queens, Maharanis to Hollywood royalty, a stunning array of style icons are shown wearing their favourite ruby jewelry, alongside classic images of rubies throughout the centuries.

The book also showcases sixty of the world's most significant and renowned pieces of ruby jewelry, including many previously unseen designs from royal and private collections. Historic creations are represented alongside pieces from major modern and contemporary jewelry houses, among them Cartier, Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels, Chaumet, Mellerio dits Meller and Graff. Additionally, Ruby offers practical guidance on what to look for in a quality ruby gemstone, a look at extraordinary jewelry techniques as well as the author Joanna Hardy's travelogue from visits to the world's great ruby deposits.

Extent: 328 pp
Format: Hardback without Jacket
Publication date: 2017-10-12
Size: 34.5 x 25.2 cm
ISBN: 9780500519417

Press Reviews

Filled with spectacular hand-drawn illustrations from prestigious jewelry houses … essential reading for anyone interested in exploring the world of high jewelry
.Cent

About as sumptuous as a book can get … a feast for the eyes
Country & Town House

Wonderful
Cheshire Magazine

The extensive research in this outsize format along with the number and quality of photographs make these books collector’s items in their own right and one that no gem library will be without. No doubt Hardy’s trio of volumes will be on every gem-hound’s wish list - along with shelves strong enough to support these weighty tomes. A fail-proof gift for jewellery and gem fans just in time for Christmas
The Jewellery Editor, of 'Ruby', 'Emerald' and 'Sapphire

About the Author

Joanna Hardy is an independent gemologist and jewelry specialist, formerly of Debeers and Sothebys. She lectures widely and writes for many international journals, and also features on the popular BBC programme Antiques Roadshow.

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