Metals category: 105 books

This is a "MUST READ" book for ALL Gold and Silver Investors who want to stay off the radar and remain TOTALLY PRIVATE.Readers are loving this book! There is so much confusing and contradictory information in the marketplace about this subject.As you know, PRIVACY has become a huge issue these...

This is a "MUST READ" book for everyone who is new to Gold and Silver Investing.The book is primarily written for people who are new or somewhat new to precious metals investing and want to learn the basics of how the industry works and how to make smarter and more informed buying decisions.You...

Every day in America and around the world, ordinary people who have taken a little time and effort to educate themselves in a few basic skills are making very profitable discoveries.On the following pages, you will learn where to find the virtual gold mines in your cities and neighborhoods.You...

Example in this ebook   The collection of old metal may at first sight appear a somewhat unattractive hobby; a moment's reflection, however, brings to mind the wonderful art treasures of metal in our museums, gathered together from many parts of the world; not necessarily of the...

From spoons to bullets to sterling coins, silver permeates our everyday culture and language. For millennia we’ve used it to buy what we need, adorn our bodies, or trumpet our social status, and likewise it’s been useful to vanquish werewolves, vampires, and even our own smelly socks.  This book...

The Art Nouveau movement that flourished at the turn of the 20th century had profound influence on the decorative arts, including jewelry. The style's sweeping, rhythmic curves and use of stylized floral and animal forms lent themselves well to adaptations in precious stones and rare metals. Lalique,...

The Gem & Jewelry Pocket Guide: A Traveler's Guide To Buying Diamonds, Colored Gems, Pearls, Gold and Platinum Jewelry helps you learn what to look for when buying gems and what questions to ask jewelers. You’ll discover how gems are enhanced to make them appear better than they originally are and...

Boxes, Cases, Etui, Necessaire and everything else that was used to carry essential items for travel, sewing, medicine, writing, and toiletries. Craftsmen created containers of precious metals, leather, and silks and decorated them with jewels and engraving to make exquisite and expensive items as...

At the turn of the twentieth century, the Art Nouveau movement swept the world of decorative arts toward an excitingly modern direction. Inspired by both organic and geometric forms, the new trend abandoned historical styles in favor of flowing, natural forms accented by angular contours. Art Nouveau's...

Aprenda a reconocer y valorar una gema, a distinguir sus características generales y las modalidades de medición; por ejemplo, la dureza (muy importante y decisiva para reconocer un diamante auténtico), la densidad, el color, el índice de refracción, el brillo y sus efectos ópticos particulares....

“Hart has a genuine gift for conveying the texture of midcentury Manhattan…. [She makes] the dilemmas of her own young life both compelling and contemporary.” —USA Today “[A] glorious once upon a time fairytale come true….I loved every moment!” —Adriana Trigiani, author...

Make smart sense of today's dynamic world of collectible jewelry when you rely on the answers to key questions about vintage jewelry covered in this new full-color edition of the jewelry collector's classic must-have. Authoritative details, such as maker's marks, outlined in this guide help collectors...

Learn where to find fabulous vintage jewelry, beads, and artifacts—and how to create stunning one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using these amazing finds—with Rejuvenated Jewels! Rhinestone beads and clasps, mercury glass beads, oxidized metal chains, rosary beads, tiny book charms and more are retooled...

The Welding Manual is the world’s most comprehensive source for coverage of the latest welding equipment and techniques for DIY enthusiasts and shop pros. This manual provides step-by-step instructions and elaborate illustrations to help guide you through the welding process