This book is perfect for jewelry enthusiasts who want to trace the development of jewelry art through the ages. It not only offers an overview of the changing fashions of jewelry design but also provides insight into the social context of jewelry. It delves into the history of gemstones and metals used in jewelry and showcases the works of unknown craftsmen to individual artists such as Holbein, Pugin, and Calder. This book is a treasure trove for anyone keen to discover the evolution of Western jewelry art.

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From the simple shell beads worn by Palaeolithic hunters to the splendor of Renaissance gold work and the sumptuousness of Art Nouveau enamels, here is a fascinating and informative guide to the development of Western jewelry concluding with the radical and experimental developments in the last three decades.Offering a concise survey of the entire field, this book analyzes jewelry's changing fashions, explores its social context, and examines how it has been worn by both men and women. It shows how jewellers have responded to new sources of gems, whether emeralds from the New World or diamonds from South Africa, and to the discovery of metals such as platinum and aluminum.Masterworks by unknown craftsmen and pieces designed by individual artists as diverse as Holbein, Pugin and Calder are illustrated alongside the glittering products of the major jewelry houses.

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