Diamond Jewelry: 700 Years of Glory and Glamour

by Diana Scarisbrick

Diamonds have long symbolized political power and authority in Europe. This book explores the individuals who commissioned and wore extraordinarily precious diamond ornaments from the mid-fourteenth century to the present day.

Exquisite paintings and breathtaking photography highlight the diamonds of figures as enduring as Louis XIV of France and Queen Elizabeth I of Great Britain, as well as screen icons such as Elizabeth Taylor. From Lisbon...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500021503
• ISBN13: 9780500021507
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 3.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 9.2" x 12.3"