Gold Karats Explained: 9K to 22K, Rolled Gold, Gold-Filled and Vermeil
What 9K, 14K, 15K, 18K and 22K really mean, why British antiques differ from American pieces, and how rolled gold, gold-filled, gold plating and vermeil compare.
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Unlocking the Secrets: Victorian Symbolism in Jewelry
Snakes for eternal love, ivy for fidelity, swallows for a safe return: an A to Z of the symbols found in Victorian jewelry.
How to Date Antique Jewelry: Clasps, Hallmarks, Metals and Stones
The clues that tell you when a piece was made: hallmarks, clasps and fittings, metals, diamond cuts, settings and materials, and how to read them together.
Antique Engagement Ring Styles: An A to Z Guide
Gypsy rings, half hoops, daisy clusters, navettes and toi et moi: an A to Z of antique engagement ring styles and how to recognize each one.
The Language of Flowers in Victorian Jewelry
Forget-me-nots for true love, ivy for fidelity, red tulips for a declaration of love: an illustrated A to Z of 36 flowers and what the Victorians believed they meant.
Books for Aspiring Jewelry Designers
Eight books on drawing and designing jewelry that have shaped how I sketch my own designs for By Mayveda.
Books on Love, Symbolism and Sentimental Jewelry
Six books that unlock the hidden meanings in antique jewelry, from love rings and lockets to the language of flowers.