What to read
books on jewellery
Silberschmuck aus Nubien
Book review by jewellery historian Sigrid van Roode: why you should read Silberschmuck aus Nubien!
A Life In Jewels
Book review by jewellery historian Sigrid van Roode: why you should read A Life in Jewels
Shine & Mystery
Find out more about this book on Saudi Bedouin jewellery, and silver jewellery from Oman, Yemen and the Levant!
The Mineral and the Visual
Book review by jewellery historian Sigrid van Roode: why you should read The Mineral and the Visual
Across Asia
Book review by jewellery historian Sigrid van Roode: why you should read Across Asia and the Islamic World!
Emirati Adornment
Emirati Adornment: why you should read this book! By Sigrid van Roode
Imaginarium
Powerful book with artists’ reflections on colonial postcards, images of the Orient and personal adornment as identity
Amber
Review of the book Amber by Rachel King: a must-read book!
Tenues des Touaregs
Super rare book with detailed drawings of Tuareg adornment, jewellery, dress and utensils.
Engraved Gems
Book review of Engraved Gems, presenting the private collection of Guy Ladriere
Head Adornment
Book review of Head Adornment by Irene Steiner
Splendour and Shine III
Review of Splendour and Shine III by Irene Steiner
Beautiful Bodies
Beautiful Bodies: a detailed review of this book.
Cartier and Islamic Art
Cartier & Islamic Art: read my opinion on this gorgeous book here!
Alexine Tinne
Review of the book on Alexine Tinne’s photography.
Le Khôl
A French private collection of kohl containers, published in a lovely book: read more here!
Gold of the Great Steppe
New discoveries of Scythian gold treasure: read the review of this beautiful book here.
East meets West
Review of the book East Meets West.