Jewels and Jewelry
by Clare Phillips
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Author: Clare PhillipsEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-04-15
ISBN: 0823025845
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Summary of Jewels and Jewelry
This gem of a book sparkles with the diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and exceptional examples of goldsmith's art in the spectacular collection of England's grand Victoria and Albert Museum.Ranging from exquisite early medieval pieces to superb examples of the jeweler's art from the Renaissance through Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau to twentieth-century treasures, outstanding photographs illustrate and illuminate examples of elaborate techniques such as chasing, enameling, and cameo carving. In addition to the full range of precious stones, materials include jet, marcasite, and steel. Russian crown jewels and other famous pieces are shown, encompassing rings, brooches, pendants, earrings, tiaras, buckles, hair combs, and decorative scent bottles.
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