Welcome to John Traina's web site.
John Traina's latest book, The Fabergé Case, is in its second publishing and a pictorial testament to the author's world-renowned collection of Fabergé cases and accessories, featuring many of the finest hand-crafted cases designed for Russian Czar Nicholas II. The book contains 136 dazzling full-color photographs of Traina's private collection, the largest such collection in existence, and offers readers an insightful journey into the history and magnificent craftsmanship of Russia's House of Fabergé.
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Press release on the reprinting of, The Fabergé Case...

Sample images from, The Fabergé Case...

Order the book at Directly from... Fabergebookorder@aol.com
Extraordinary Jewels
by John Traina (as published by Doubleday)

A magnificently illustrated look at the work of 37 famous houses from Asprey to Zendrini, their specialties and what makes each distinctive; with fascinating stories of the world's most beautiful jewels, the taste of their owners, notes from the auction houses and even the most audacious thefts!

XJ0002, 200pp, 305 x 225mm, 195 col & 9 b&w ills £42 (GB). £44/$70 (elsewhere)

Biography

A consummate collector and connoisseur of jewelry, fine art, automobiles, sculptures and rare objects from around the world, San Francisco native John Traina has become one of the foremost experts on the history of fine collectibles. read on...

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The Fabergé Case is in its second publishing, still a best-seller and is being featured at book signings both overseas and in the states.

Extraordinary Jewels was an enormous success and is being updated for publication

Feel free to browse this site at your leisure, if you need further information, please contact us.

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Author, John Traina, is a consummate collector and has one of the world's largest Fabergé collections. He is also a vintner, film producer, entrepreneur and father of nine.