The New York Times Book Review said of this book, It is a mind-boggling feat, this survey of 7,000 years of glittering memorabilia of lost empires, royal egos, superstition and sentiment. This comprehensive volume is one of the best and most beautifully illustrated histories...
"A mind-boggling feat, this survey of 7000 years of glittering memorabilia of lost empires, royal egos, superstition and sentiment." --New York Times Book Review The most comprehensive and beautifully illustrated history of jewelry. The...