7000 Years of Jewellery

Description

A comprehensive global history of jewellery showcasing styles, techniques, and masterpieces from ancient to modern times. 7000 Years of Jewellery is a comprehensive guide to the history of jewels; which explores the varied styles; techniques and materials used to make jewellery throughout the world since the 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. Illustrated with 400 superb photograph; this reissue includes illustrations of major acquisitions made in recent years; particularly from Europe and Asia.