The Bookshelf

Three new books added to the bookshelf, two from my recent travels to New Zealand.

" Pounamu " New Zealand Jade By Neil Hanna and Diana Menefy Published by Jadepress

These two slim volumes cover the same subject, but from different perspectives. The first gives slightly more information and illustration on the various types of stone, while the second covers more of the historical significance. Read together I found them to be a very interesting primer on the subject.

" Pounamu ' Maori Jade of New Zealand By Roger Neich Published by David Bateman

" Antique Jewellery " Its manufacture, materials and design By Duncan James Published by Shire Publications

For a small book this managed to pack in a great deal of information, assisted by some very clear diagrams and illustrations. Particulary useful as an introduction to some techniques like filigree, granulation and cloisonne, which are more common in antique pieces.

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