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"People researching the subject need look no further than this book...the most comprehensive coverage of the worldwide history of jewellery."
-- Craftsman Magazine, April 2007
-- Craftsman Magazine, April 2007
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This panoramic illustrated history explores the varied styles, techniques and materials used to make jewellery throughout the world since earliest times. Egyptian necklaces, Celtic torcs, South American gold masks, Renaissance pendants and Art Nouveau buckles are among the range of masterpieces described by a team of experts from the British Museum and illustrated with 400 superb photographs. This reissue includes images of major acquisitions made in the last ten years, particularly from Europe since 1700 and from Asia.
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this to be a very beautiful and informative book.Lavishly illustrated with stunning photographs,most of which are in colour,it traces the history of jewellery through 7,000 years from Ancient Egypt and Western Asia ,through Greece,The middle East,India,Japan and Africa to 20th century Europe, drawing predominantly on The collections held at the British Museum.Although I'm sure It must be useful to those with far more knowledge and expertise of this subject than mine( which is minimal,)It is an extremely well written and enjoyable history and I am sure will appeal to anyone who loves visiting these wonderful collections or who just has an interest in beautiful jewellery.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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I have bought this book for my mums birthday because she is a big history fan but an even bigger fan of jewellery. She has several Royal Jewellery books already but this attracted my attention because it combined both of her "loves".
I am not at all disappointed with the book, it is fabulous. The photographs are clear and informative, I am sure she is going to love it.
My friend thinks that this book would make a brilliant "magazine, coffee table" publication.
I am not at all disappointed with the book, it is fabulous. The photographs are clear and informative, I am sure she is going to love it.
My friend thinks that this book would make a brilliant "magazine, coffee table" publication.
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Must have for collectors and Valuers
Very good colour photos and descriptions. This book explained me to understand antique jewellery and how they used to wear it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. Myint Thein
7000 Years of Jewellery
Really stunning book. Loved the layout and the detail. A must for jewellery students. Wish it was double thickness and there could have been more
Published 12 months ago by Katyte
Great For Jewellery Fanatics.
Excellent value....massive period coverage...loads of photos....very informative. Excellent looking book too...great on coffee table or as a gift.
Published on 1 Feb 2010 by Mrs. E. Mcdowell
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