Understanding Jewellery: The 20th Century

This exciting new reference work on 20th-century jewellery provides a detailed history of jewellery design and development from 1900 to 2000. Understanding Jewellery , by Datad Bennett and Daniela Mascetti, is often described as the must-have jewellery book of our time- a "Bible" in the jewellery trade. First published in 1989, it has remained in print ever since, amassing a loyal following of devotees who admire its detailed information and stunning imagery.
In this new work, Bennet and Mascetti have taken the original concept of Understanding Jewellery a stage further. Now, wide the benefit of 20 years of hindsight, they have concentrated on the 20th century alone by conducting a detailed survey of each decade, identifying the key players, trends and movements. The book is an encyclopaedic history of the various forms, techniques and materials employed by the companies and individuals who defined jewellery in the 20th century.
Most significantly, a new set of photographs make Understanding Jewellery : The 20th Century one of the most dazzling, absorbing and varied collections of jewellery images ever assembled in a book. This large format hardback volume is a perfect gift for all lovers of jewellery and the definitive guide for those who desire a deeper understanding of the subject.