10 New Jewelry Books for Your Fall Must-Read List!

I came across this article that features a list of ten new jewelry books that you may want to add to your fall reading list. I love flipping through the pages of jewelry books and I have learned so much just by studying the magnificent photos on those glossy pages. If you enjoy jewelry books, here's a collection of some of the most fascinating book releases that you may want to include in your jewelry book reference library.

1. Solange: Jewellry for Chromantics - London-based jewelry designer Solange Azagury-Partridge’s work has transformed the jewelry industry over the past thirty-five years and left an indelible mark on the art of adornment itself. Her first book is a captivating exploration of the enchanting world she has crafted through her fantasy-filled creations.

2. Precious: The History and Mystery of Gems Across Time - A renowned jewelry expert recounts her career working with nature’s most extraordinary treasures—gemstones—and traces these rare jewels from ancient Egyptian records through the high-stakes auctions of today.

3. Bizarre Beauty: The Art of William Harper - Over the course of six decades, the American artist William Harper (b. 1944) has conjured a body of work unique in the realm of jewelry. Masterfully crafted in enamel and gold, his pieces explore multiple realms - from ancient mythology to personal iconography - and draw on influences such as African sculpture, medieval art, and modernist dance.

4. Bulgari AETERNA - Every year Bvlgari launches a High Jewelry collection of 150 one-of-a-kind pieces. The new collection is named Aeterna and celebrates Bvlgari's ability to continuously reinvent itself, drawing inspiration from its heritage, embracing the contemporary, and envisioning the future. This pioneering spirit constantly forges new visions in the world of jewelry, continuously experimenting with materials, aesthetics, and craftsmanship.

5. Divine Jewels: The Pursuit of Beauty - Discover the dazzling treasures of one of the world’s most prominent jewelry collectors, hailed by Forbes as “the man with the most valuable jewelry collection you never knew existed.” This volume illuminates the vision of Kazumi Arikawa, a Japanese collector and the founder and president of Albion Art. Throughout his career, he has pursued the world’s most dazzling gems, acquiring rare pieces from all eras with incomparable artistic and historical value, including an important number of royal jewels from across Europe and the largest collection of historical tiaras.

6. The World of David Morris: The London Jeweler - Specializing in the most-prized gemstones, from Colombian emeralds to sapphires found in the remote hills of Kashmir, David Morris celebrates color, flawless craftsmanship, and unique creativity in jewelry design. This is the jewelry house’s first major book.

7. Pennisi Collection: Three Centuries of High Jewelry - From the diamond aigrettes adored by Marie Antoinette to Art Deco bracelets, the Pennisi Collection enshrines three centuries of high jewelry from 1750 to 1950. A journey through time, trends, techniques and materials, this bountiful volume is packed with extraordinary craftsmanship and history.

8. Chaumet. Photographers’ Gaze - The very first retrospective book showcasing the renowned high jewelry Maison Chaumet features a collection of iconic editorials and campaigns captured by major photographers such as Guy Bourdin, Peter Lindberg, Mario Testino, Mario Sorrenti, Richard Burbridge, and Paolo Roversi. Additionally, it presents previously unreleased autochromes from the early 20th century, offering a captivating glimpse into the Maison's historical archives.

9. Tibetan Women’s Jewelry - Tibetan Women’s Jewelry describes the cultural history of Central Tibet told through traditional jewelry and trade from the 17th century of the 5th Dalai Lama through the 14th Dalai Lama’s 1959 exile to India. This art book presents 10 distinctive styles of women’s relic boxes (Gaus), plus headdresses, ear pendants, shoulder chatelaines, and waist ornaments.

10. Marcus & Co.: Three Generations of New York Jewelers - The New York jewelry firm of Marcus & Co. (1892–1942) created exceptional examples of Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewelry for an art-loving, wealthy elite. Innovative in their collaboration with contemporary artists, and in their captivating window displays and advertisements, the firm captured the imagination of Gilded Age families such as the Rockefellers.