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- The 19th International pearl design contest. ([1991]) Japan Pearl Promotion Society : Tokyo, 24 pp. JSL.I 1991
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- Jeffries, David. (1756) Abhandlung von den Demanten und Perlen : worinnen ihr Vorzug nebst den Regeln ihren wahren Werth zu bestimmen, untersuchet, die rechte Methode sie zu schneiden gezeiget, und zugleich viele seltene und sowohl für Kaufleute als Reisende nützliche Anmerkung. G. M. Knoch, Danzig, [12], 106, 24 pp. JSL.J 1756
- Muller, Andy W. (1981) .about akoya cultured pearls. Golay Buchel], [S.l., 14 pp. JSL.M 1981
- Muller, Andy W. (1980) ...about freshwater pearls. Golay Buchel], [S.l., 14 pp. JSL.M 1980
- Muller, Andy W. (1981) ...about South Sea pearls. Golay Buchel], [S.l., 13 pp. JSL.M 1981
- Jeffries, David. (1753) An abstract of the treatise on diamonds and pearls : by which its usefulness to all who are any ways interested in those jewels, will sufficiently appear ; and therefore addressed to the nobility and gentry of this kingdom, and to the traders in jewels,. R. Baldwin, London, 32 pp. JSL.J 1753
- Steuart, James (1843) An account of the pearl fisheries of Ceylon. Church Mission Press, Cotta, Ceylon, vi, 105 pp. Q&D 019.33
- LeBeck, Henry J. () An account of the pearl fishery in the Gulph of Manar in March and April, 1797. , pp. Q&D 066.29
- Thompson, Ames. (1927) The adventure boys and the lagoon of pearls. Cupples & Leon, New York, 206 pp. JSL.T 1927
- Adweek. (1986) A/S/M Communications, New York, 64 pp. JSL.A 1986
- Touche-Skadding, R.J. de () Agni Mani (the fire pearl) : conclusive historical, mineralogical and ethnographical data on this ancient meteoric jewel. With a chapter on traditional beliefs and their justification by cosmic radiation and interplanetary electo-magnetism. , pp. Q&D 013.48
- Ferguson, A. M.; Ferguson, John (1888) All about gold, gems, and pearls (also minerals generally) in Ceylon and Southern India. Ferguson; Colombo, ix, 428 pp. Q&D 100.06
- Kunz, George Frederick () American Fresh Waters. , pp. Q&D 070.33
- Washburn, Howard E. ([c1908]) American pearls. The Ann Arbor press Ann Arbor, Mich.,, p. cm. pp. Q&D 008.37
- Herz, Gustave L. (1928?) Apparatus for the examination of pearls & precious stones. Gemoscopia, New York, pp. Q&D 086.56
- Argentor. ([1946-) The National Jewellers' Association, London, v. :_bill. ;_c25 cm. pp. JSL.A [1946--
- Zamot, Jean A. (1985) The art of bead and pearl stringing : a workbook and reference manual. Gems, etc.], [Whittier, Calif., 1 v. (loose-leaf) :_bill. (some col.) ;_c30 cm. pp. Q&D001.12
- Rosenthal, Léonard; Dulac, Edmond ([1920]) Au royaume de la perle. l.Edition d.art, H. Piazza, Paris, 143, [1] pp. JSL.R [1920]
- Rosenthal, Léonard; Denis, Claudius. (1919) Au royaume de la perle; ornements de Claudius Denis. Payot, Paris,, 208 pp. Q&D 034.31 1919
- Australian opals & gemstones : natures [sic] own fireworks. (1983) The Australian Gem Industry Association Ltd. Australia, 20 pp. JSL.A 1983
- Munetomo, Atsukuni. (1994) Basic knowledge of pearls Q & A. Kashiwa Syoten Matsubara, Inc., Uwajima-City, Ehime, 119 pp. JSL.M
- Bejewelled by Tiffany : 1837-1987. (2006) Yale University Press, New Haven ;, x, 310 pp. JSL.B 2006
- Emerson, Alice B. (1927) Betty Gordon and the lost pearls, or, a mystery of the seaside. Cupples & Leon, New York, 208 pp. JSL.E 1927
- Donkin, R. A. (1998) Beyond price : pearls and pearl-fishing : origins to the Age of Discoveries. American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, xxi, 448 pp. JSL.D 1998
- Sinkankas, John. ([1992?]) A bibliography of gemology [manuscript] : encompassing significant writings and books that concern the precious and ornamental stones of nature, and also pearls, corals, ambers, and other products of the animal & vegetable kingdoms.to which are added s. , 6 v. ;_c28 cm. pp. JSL.S [1992?]
- Gervis, M.H. (1991) A bibliography of the pearl oysters (Bivalvia: Pteriidae). Overseas Development Administration of the United Kingdom ; London, England, iv, 99 pp. JSL.G
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- Myers, Walter Dean. (1980) The black pearl & the ghost : or, one mystery after another. The Viking Press, New York, 36 pp. JSL.M 1980
- Lintilhac, Jean-Paul. (1987) Black pearls of Tahiti. Royal Tahitian Pearl Book, Papeete, Tahiti, 109 pp. JSL.L 1987
- Dickinson, Joan Younger (1968) The book of pearls: their history and romance from antiquity to modern times. Crown, New York, vii, 248 pp. JSL.D 1968
- Kunz, George Frederick; Stevenson, Charles Hugh (1908) The book of the pearl : the history, art, science, and industry of the queen of gems. Macmillan & Co., Ltd., London, xix, 548 pp. JSL.K 1908L
- Kunz, George Frederick; Stevenson, Charles Hugh (1908) The book of the pearl : the history, art, science, and industry of the queen of gems. The Century co., New York, xix, 548 pp. JSL.K 1908ny
- Kunz, George Frederick; Stevenson, Charles Hugh (1993) The book of the pearl : the history, art, science, and industry of the queen of gems. Dover Publications, New York, xix, 548 pp. JSL.K 1993
- Maier, Wilhelm. (1949) Brillanten und Perlen. E. Schweizerbart (Erwin Nägele), Stuttgart, xii, 188 pp. JSL.M 1949
- Brilliant Europe : jewels from the European courts. (2008) ING Belgium : Belgium, 296 pp. JSL.B 2008
- Bulletin of the Nippon Institute for Scientific Research on Pearls. Zoological Institute, Science Faculty. Kyoto University. (1953-1963) Kyoto, Japan,, 4 v._c25 cm. pp. Q&D 052.26
- Burmese craftsmanship exhibited at twenty-fourth emporium 1986. (1986) Myanma Gems Corporation, Burma, 75 pp. JSL.M
- Burmese craftsmanship exhibited at twenty-third emporium 1986. (1986) Myanma Gems Corporation, Burma, 75 pp. JSL.M
- Nadelhoffer, Hans. (2007) Cartier. Chronicle Books, San Francisco, 352 pp. JSL.N 2007sf
- Nadelhoffer, Hans. (2007) Cartier. Thames & Hudson, London, 352 pp. JSL.N 2007L
- Catalogue d.un important collier de perles et de beaux bijoux enrichis de perles, brillants, émeraudes : dont la vente aux enchères publiques aura lieu Hotel Drouot, Salle no 1, le Vendredi 12 Décembre 1913 a deux heures précises. (1913) F. Lair-Dubreuil, Paris, 28 pp. JSL.C 1913 OVERSIZED
- Catalogue des joyaux, colliers de perles : parures en perles, brillants anciens, pierres de couleur, appartenant a Me X. (1913) Georges Petit, Paris, 37 pp. JSL.C 1913 OVERSIZED
- Catalogue des joyaux, colliers de perles : parures en perles, brillants anciens, pierres de couleur, horlges ayant appartenu a S. A. I. Madame la Princesse Mathilde et dont la vente. (1904) Georges Petit, Paris, 31 pp. Q&D 057.12
- Catalogue des perles, pierreries, bijoux et objets d.art precieux : le tout ayant appartenu a S. M. le Sultan Abd-ul-Hamid II, dont la vente aura lieu à Paris [a la] Galerie Georges Petit [et a l'] Hô. (1911) La Galerie, Paris, xv, 58 pp. IN CATALOG OFFICE
- Catalogue of an important assemblage of magnificent jewellery : mostly dating from the 18th century which formed part of the Russian state jewels and which have been purchased by a syndicate in this country. They are now sold in order to close the part. (1927) Christie, Manson & Woods, London, 15 pp. JSL.C 1927
- Dávila, Pedro Francisco; Romé de l.Isle, Jean Baptiste Louis de (1767) Catalogue systématique et raisonné des curiosités de la nature et de l.art, qui composent le cabinet de M. Davila : avec figures en taille-douce, de plusieurs morceaux qui n.avoient point encore été gravés. Chez Briasson, Paris, 3 v., [30] folded leaves of pp. JSL.D 1767
- Ceylon marine biological reports. (1906-1912) The Laboratory, Colombo, 5 v. :_bill., ma pp. Q&D 021.28
- Rees, Coralie Clarke.; Rees, Leslie (1960) Coasts of Cape York : travels around Australia.s pearl-tipped peninsula. Angus & Robertson, Sydney, 238 pp. JSL.R 1960
- Quarenghi, Michela.; Sciaguato, Roberto. (1997) Conch pearls : exclusive jewels for a love dream. Guido Tamoni, [Italy], 54 pp. JSL.Q 1997
- Dubois, Raphael (1909) Contribution a l.etude des perles fines de la nacre et des animaux qui les produisent. A. Rey, Imprimeur-editeur, Lyon, 126 pp. JSL.D
- Pitt, Rob. (1703) The craft and frauds of physick expos.d. The very low prices of the best medicines discover.d. The costly medicines, now in greatest esteem, such as bezoar, pearl, &c. As also the distill.d waters, censur.d. And the too frequent use of physick prov.ddes. Tim. Childe, London, [24], 203, [8] pp. JSL.P 1703
- Cultured pearl. ([1960s?]) Shima Kanko Hotel, Japan, 25 pp. JSL.C [1960s?]
- Akamatsu, Shigeru. (2003) Cultured pearl : charm of the pearl. Shinju Shimbun Co., Tokyo, iv, 179 pp. JSL.A 2003
- Reece, Norine C. (1958) The cultured pearl : jewel of Japan. Tuttle, Rutland, Vt, 107 pp. JSL.R 1958
- Cultured pearls : gifts of nature. ([1980s?]) Japan External Trade Organization ; [Tokyo?], 24 pp. JSL.C [1980s?]
- Muller, Andy W. (1997) Cultured pearls : the first hundred years. Andy Muller : Switzerland, 142 pp. JSL.M 1997
- Muller, Andy W. (1999) Cultured South Sea pearls : an analysis of global production focusing on South Sea pearls cultured in the white-lip pearl oyster Pinctada maxima. Andy Muller, [Kobe, Japan], 18 pp. JSL.M
- Muller, Andy W. (1998) Cultured South Sea pearls : past and present. Andy Muller: Kobe, 31 pp. JSL.M
- Helfrich-Dorner, Alma. () Das Kleine Perlenbuch. E. Rottenburger, [s.l.], 44 pp. JSL.H
- Haudicquer de Balncourt, Jean (1697) De l.art de la verrerie : où l.on apprend à faire le verre, le cristal, & l.email ; la maniere de faire les perles, les pierres précieuses, la porcelaine, & les miroirs ; la méthode de peindre fur le verre & en email. De tirer les couleurs des métaux,min. Jean Jombert, Paris, [16] pp. JSL.H 1697
- D., M. L. M. D. S. (1667) Denombrement, facultez et origine des pierres precieuses. Chez André Bovtonné . Paris, [xii] 71 pp. JSL.D 1667
- Der aufrichtige Jubilerer : oder vollkommene Anweisung alle Arten Edelgesteine, Diamanten und Perlen recht zu erkennen, ihren wahren Werth zu Chatzen, die rechte Art sie zu Schneiden gezeiget, und allen dabey vorfallenden Betrug entdecken zu lernen. Nebs. (1772) Johann Joachim Kessler, Frankfurt, [14], 226, 24, [4], pp. JSL.A 1772
- Der aufrichtige Juwelier : oder vollkommene Anweisung alle Arten Edelsteine, Diamanten und Perlen recht zu erkennen, ihren wahren Werth zu schätzen, die rechte Art sie schneiden, und allen dabey vorfallenden Betrug entdecken zu lernen. Nebst einer aus de. (1801) F. Eßlinger, Frankfurt, [16], 226, 24, [4], [1] blank pp. JSL.A 1801
- Cordiner, James. (1807) A description of Ceylon, containing an account of the country, inhabitants, and natural productions; with narratives of a tour round the island in 1800, the campaign in Candy in 1803, and a journey to Ramisseram in 1804. Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, London, 2 v. :_bill. fronts., pp. JSL.C 1807
- Sowers, Phyllis Ayer.; Ayer, Margaret. (1939) Dhan of the pearl country. A. Whitman & Co., Chicago, 6 pp. JSL.S 1939
- Dieulafait, Louis (1874) Diamants et pierres précieuses. Hachette et cie, Paris, 2 pp. JSL.D 1874p
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- Diamonds-International Awards : 1959 collection. ([1959]) N. W. Ayer & Son, New York, un pp. JSL.D 1959
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- Smith, Marcell Nelson (1913) Diamonds, pearls and precious stones where they are found, howcut, and made ready for use in the jeweler.s art, their composition and value. Printed for Smith Patterson company by Atlantic Printing Co., Boston, Mass.,, 95 pp. JSL.S
- Muller, Werner. (1954) Die Blaue Hutte : zum Sinnbild der Perle bei Nordamerikanischen Indianern. Franz Steiner, Wiesbaden, 144 pp. JSL.M
- Schröter, Johann Samuel (1779) Die Geschichte der Flußconchylien : mit vorzüglicher Rücksicht auf diejenigen welche in den Thüringischen Wassern leben. Bey Johann Jacob Gebauer, Halle, vi, 434 pp. JSL.S 1779
- Shirai, Shohei (1971) Die Perle. Wilhelm Schoeffel, [Germany], 120 pp. JSL.S 1971
- Die Perle : eine reiche Sammlung mustergiltiger Vorlagen für Juweliere, Gold- und Silberarbeiter, sowie Graveure. ([18--?]) Gerlach & Schenk, Wien, 2 v. ((41), (37), (47), (48) pp. JSL.P [18--?] OVERSIZED
- Brisson, Mathurin-Jacques; Blumhof, Johann Georg Ludolf (1795) Die spezifischen Gewichte der Körper. in der Schäferischen buchhandlung, Leipzig, xxxii, 392 pp. JSL.B 1795
- Oertel, Johannes.; Saltzmann, Johann Rudolph. (1669) Dissertatio de margaritis. Joh. Welperi, Argentorati [Strasbourg], [2], 46 pp. JSL.O 1669
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- Bauer, Max (1909) Edelsteinkunde : eine allgemein verständliche Darstellung der Eigenschaften, des Vorkommens und der Verwendung der Edelsteine, nebst einer Anleitung zur Bestimmung derselben, für Mineralogen, Edelsteinliebhaber, Steinschleifer, Juweliere. Chr. Herm. Tauchnitz, Leipzig, xvi pp. JSL.B 1909
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- Campbell Pedersen, Maggie. (2004) Gem and ornamental materials of organic origin. Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, xiv, 268 pp. JSL.C 2004
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- GemmoBasel 2005 : Festschrift in honour of Prof. Dr. Henry A. Hänni. (2005) Rühle-Diebener-Verlag, Stuttgart, 85 pp. JSL.G 2005
- Gemmologia Europa VI : i gemmologi del mondo raccontano le gemme dal mare = gemmologists of the world on gems from the sea. (1998) CISGEM, Milano, 263 pp. JSL.G 1996
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- Gems from cutter to you : also mountings direct from the jeweler.s bench ; the only mail order lapidaries in the world. (1911) The Gem Shop, San Francisco, Cal., 68 pp. JSL.E 1911
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- Gemworld International, Inc. and AGTA Gemological Testing Center present .World of Gems Conference. : proceedings of the inaugural World of Gems Conference, September, 2008, Chicago, Illinois. (2008) Gemworld International, inc ; [S. l.], 90 pp. JSL.W 2008
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- Tavernier, Jean-Baptiste; Tavernier, Jean-Baptiste (1682) [Gewicht der Parrelen]. Someren, Amsterdam, [277-282] pp. JSL.T 1682
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