Jewels That Made History

2020-10-13 Design

Author : Stellene Volandes
Release : 2020-10-13
Genre : Design
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 540/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Jewels That Made History by : Stellene Volandes

Download or read book Jewels That Made History written by Stellene Volandes. This book was released on 2020-10-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of the world--triumphs and tragedies, breakthroughs and breakups--through the iconic jewels that have inspired and influenced since the dawn of time. From ancient treasures to royal weddings, great heists to the red carpet, this book is a stunning, surprising, and glittering tour of historic turning points and gem-driven drama, delving into the passions and predilections of some of the world's most interesting and extraordinary people. Starting in the era of Cleopatra and continuing through to contemporary jewelry statements by Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, and Meghan Markle, Stellene Volandes tells the stories of how shiny stones and precious metals have determined empires, inspired expeditions and great crime, and been the communicator of status and ruin since ancient times. Each moment is placed in historic and relevant context, with Volandes drawing engaging parallels between Napoleon's gift to Marie Louise at the birth of their son and the modern push present or the insouciant story behind the brooch Jackie Kennedy famously wore to a 1962 State Dinner with the Shah of Iran. Illustrated with a mix of archival images and gorgeous photography of the jewels, this book is a beautiful, informative, and essential read for history lovers, fashion, celebrity, and pop-culture followers, as well as passionate jewel hounds.

Jewels on Queen

2015-11-30 Antiques & Collectibles

Author : Anne Schofield
Release : 2015-11-30
Genre : Antiques & Collectibles
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Book Rating : 433/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Jewels on Queen written by Anne Schofield. This book was released on 2015-11-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation. Ancient Roman engraved rings, eye miniature love tokens, an Art Deco aquamarine and diamond brooch ...Anne Schofield unlocks the cabinets in her exclusive Sydney antique jewellery shop in Queen Street, Woollahra and reveals the favourite pieces of jewellery she has bought, sold and collected over 50 years. From world-famous designers to eccentric collectors, in this very personal book Australia's best-known antique jewellery expert shares the fascinating stories behind a stunning array of jewellery.

The History of Jewelry

2019-02-26 Design

Author : Caroline Childers
Release : 2019-02-26
Genre : Design
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Download or read book The History of Jewelry written by Caroline Childers. This book was released on 2019-02-26. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a unique way of exploring the world of vintage jewelry for experts, newcomers, and anyone with an interest in the topic. Every piece of jewelry tells a story, and none more so than the exquisite pieces in this book, which have passed through several notable owners before arriving at Joseph Saidian & Sons, an antique jeweler’s shop nestled in the Manhattan Art and Antiques Center. Each chapter is centered around a particular piece of jewelry and the way in which it is emblematic: a previous owner, an exemplary design or dominant material. From an array of historic pieces from Van Cleef & Arpels to a discussion of Indian royalty and its relationship with jewelry to pages filled with exquisite pearl jewelry, this book satisfies both the casual fan and the devotee with full-color photographs and informative themed chapters. The eclectic choice of jewels and objets makes this a book unlike any other, with myriad entry points to larger discussions on broader themes and trends that the pieces figure into. This publication features beautiful full-color photographs of jewelry from various historical eras up to the present day, with a wide range of materials and styles. Each piece offers a different entry point for discussing the history of jewelry and various design elements, techniques, materials, and societal implications.

Jewels

2006-08-15 History

Author : Victoria Finlay
Release : 2006-08-15
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 354/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Jewels written by Victoria Finlay. This book was released on 2006-08-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout history, precious stones have inspired passions and poetry, quests and curses, sacred writings and unsacred actions. In this scintillating book, journalist Victoria Finlay embarks on her own globe-circling search for the real stories behind some of the gems we prize most. Blending adventure travel, geology, exciting new research, and her own irresistible charm, Finlay has fashioned a treasure hunt for some of the most valuable, glamorous, and mysterious substances on earth. With the same intense curiosity and narrative flair she displayed in her widely-praised book Color, Finlay journeys from the underground opal churches of outback Australia to the once pearl-rich rivers of Scotland; from the peridot mines on an Apache reservation in Arizona to the remote ruby mines in the mountains of northern Burma. She risks confronting scorpions to crawl through Cleopatra’s long-deserted emerald mines, tries her hand at gem cutting in the dusty Sri Lankan city where Marco Polo bartered for sapphires, and investigates a rumor that fifty years ago most of the world’s amber was mined by prisoners in a Soviet gulag. Jewels is a unique and often exhilarating voyage through history, across cultures, deep into the earth’s mantle, and up to the glittering heights of fame, power, and wealth. From the fabled curse of the Hope Diamond, to the disturbing truths about how pearls are cultured, to the peasants who were once executed for carrying amber to the centuries-old quest by magicians and scientists to make a perfect diamond, Jewels tells dazzling stories with a wonderment and brilliance truly worthy of its subjects.

All about Jewels

1999 Gems

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Release : 1999
Genre : Gems
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Download or read book All about Jewels written by . This book was released on 1999. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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