Jewels and Jewelry

by Clare Phillips

Book Overview

Jewels and Jewelry examines splendid items of jewelry ranging from early medieval pieces and superb examples of Renaissance jewelry, to arts and crafts, Art Nouveau, and twenty-first-century designs, which make up the Victoria and Albert Museum's exceptional jewelry collection. Exquisite photography reveals both rare and precious stones as well as the elaborate techniques of the jewelry craft, such as chasing, enameling, and cameo.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500480346
• ISBN13: 9780500480342
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.1" x 11.4"