Jewels & Jewellery (Broché)

From the splendour of medieval jewels to witty, experimental pieces from the zocos, Jewels & Jewellery offers an impeccably researched, inspiring survey of jewellery through the ages. Exquisitely detailed photography displays the beauty of the materials as well as the elaborate techniques of the jeweller's craft. Clare Phillips traces the development of styles and practices in jewellery from the Middle Ages to today, highlighting movements such as Art Deco and makers including Cartier, Lalique and Fabergé.
Short sections on the materials used by jewellers and the hallmarking, distribution and ownership of jewels in recent centuries offer an overview of jewellery as both art form and ever-evolving industry. Showcasing a glorious selection of jewels from the world-renowned collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, Jewels & Jewellery is a must-have resource for students, designers, collectors and lovers of jewellery.