Jewels That Made History: 101 Stones, Myths, and Legends by Volandes, Stellene

Jewels That Made History: 101 Stones, Myths, and Legends

The history of the world--triumphs and tragedies, breakthroughs and breakups--through the iconic jewels that have inspired and...
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Author: Stellene Volandes
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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Jewels That Made History: 101 Stones, Myths, and Legends by Volandes, Stellene

Jewels That Made History: 101 Stones, Myths, and Legends

Dhs. 253.82

Jewels That Made History: 101 Stones, Myths, and Legends

Dhs. 253.82
Author: Stellene Volandes
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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.

Author: Stellene Volandes
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Published: 10/13/2020
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.10lbs
Size: 8.80h x 7.10w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780847868544

About the Author
Stellene Volandes is an internationally renowned expert in jewelry. In addition to writing about jewelry for Town & Country (where she is also editor in chief), she hosts a series at the 92nd Street Y on jewels and their history. Her first book, Jeweler, was published by Rizzoli in 2016.

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