Drawing on the popular jewellery collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum, 'Jewels & Jewellery' explores every aspect of this fascinating subject within a b

"Examines in exquisite detail, spectacular jewelled and enamel objects, drawn from a single private collection, and to explore the broader themes of tradition a

Explores the design, construction, and social concept of jewelry, while looking at various adornments dating from prehistory to modern times

"Jewellery has always been of central importance to all human societies, but medieval jewellery is relatively less well-known. This book draws on the important