This volume contains a history of jewellery during the period 1100-1870,
with a special focus on European jewellery. With detailed descriptions,
interesting historical information, and authentic pictures of notable
examples, this illustrated guide will appeal to all with an interest in
the history and development of jewellery. Contents include: "The Early
Middle Ages", "The Gothic Period", "The Later Middle Ages", "The Early
Renaissance", "The Later Renaissance", "The Seventeenth Century", "The
Eighteenth Century", "1789-1870", "Envoi", "Bibliography", and "Index".
Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive.
It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an
affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially
commissioned new introduction on the history of jewellery and jewellery
making.