Jewels and Jewellery

Download or read book Jewels and Jewellery written by Clare Phillips and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sumptuous book draws on the immensely popular jewellery collection of the V&A, ranging from exquisite early medieval pieces to superb examples from the Renaissance up to the present. Outstanding photographs illustrate not only rare precious stones but elaborate techniques such as chasing, enamelling and cameo. Famous jewels are featured alongside rings, brooches, pendants, earrings and tiaras, all revealing the beauty and technical virtuosity of their maker's art.