If Jewels Could Talk
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Product details:
- Publisher Gallery UK
- Date of Publication 26 September 2024
- Number of Volumes Hardback
- ISBN 9781398526938
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages288 pages
- Size 216x135x25 mm
- Language English 624
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Short description:
A treasure trove of forgotten stories about&&&160;jewels&&&160;throughout history by internationally renowned jewellery expert, Carol Woolton.&&&160;
MoreLong description:
&&&39;Filled with fascinating facts and cultural observations, Woolton engagingly guides the reader through history, making you wish that jewels could in fact talk&&&39; -&&&160;New Statesman
A treasure trove of forgotten stories about&&&160;jewels&&&160;throughout history by internationally renowned jewellery expert, Carol Woolton.&&&160;
If&&&160;Jewels&&&160;Could Talk&&&160;delves into the history, cultural significance and eclectic trivia of jewellery. As a jewellery historian, jewellery editor at British Vogue and now podcast host, Carol Woolton is uniquely qualified to take us on a whistle-stop tour through history via seven items of jewellery: hoops, rings, beads, charms, brooches, cuffs and head ornaments.&&&160;
Weaving in examples from cultures around the world, Carol will uncover fascinating stories about Viking silver torques, Imperial jade in China, sixteenth-century Posy rings, organic gems, snake motifs, Roman cameo carving, Hindu wedding jewellery, Etruscan gold, Ancient Greek coins, piercings, Wedding pigs in China, tiaras and anklets - to name but a few.&&&160;
A beautiful and illuminating gift for any jewellery lover,&&&160;If&&&160;Jewels&&&160;Could Talk&&&160;shines a light on all that glitters and more.&&&160;
&&&39;Carol Woolton is an absolute encyclopaedia on the subject of jewellery, but never lets her knowledge bog her down. This book is filled with fascinating stories about the things we all wear everyday, as well as a cultural history of adornment through the ages&&&39; -&&&160;Alexandra Shulman
&&&39;Well researched and full of quirky insights, it is a fascinating read that any lover of jewels will adore&&&39; - the&&&160;Sun
&&&39;Such an interesting and romantic read for any jewellery lover. I loved it&&&39; -&&&160;Theo Fennell
&&&39;A sparkling field guide for any jewellery aficionado and beyond [...]&&&160;Carol Woolton takes us on a compelling and tender trip through the looking glass and history&&&39; -&&&160;Sophie Dahl
&&&39;Well researched and full of quirky insights, it is a fascinating read that any lover of jewels will adore&&&39; More
