If Jewels Could Talk

A treasure trove of forgotten stories about jewels throughout history by internationally renowned jewellery expert, Carol Woolton. If Jewels Could Talk: Links Through Time 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 whistlestop tour through history via seven items of jewellery: hoops, rings, beads, charms, brooches, cuffs and head ornaments. 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. A beautiful and illuminating gift for any jewellery lover, If Jewels Could Talk shines a light on all that glitters and more.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Carol Woolton, Woolton Carol
• Edition: Gallery UK
• Contenu: Livre
• Forme du produit: Livre de poche
• Date de parution: 26.02.2026
• Catégorie: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Art > Antiquités; Littérature > Littérature (récits) > Littérature contemporaine (après 1945); Littérature > Livres-cadeaux, albums, calendriers perpétuels, re
• EAN: 9781398526969
• ISBN: 978-1-398-52696-9
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Catégories: Vogue, NON-CLASSIFIABLE, Jewellery, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Jewelry, Charms, Items, gift books, jewelry, Diamonds, Collectibles, Antiques, vintage and collectables: jewellery, Antiques & collectables: jewellery, antiques, xxxxxxx, ornaments, gems, coffee table books, Gift and novelty books / items, mother’s day gifts, history of jewellery, british vogue, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, Gift and novelty books