Of special interest are the fabulous objects that appear in paintings and other works of art. Jewel-studded gowns, glittering Renaissance brooches; an Egyptian beaded collar; a portrait of Saint Eligius, patron saint of goldsmiths, as hew weighs a gold wedding band; and a portrait of Empress Eugenie wearing her famous pearls are among the featured works from the museum's VAST collections shown in vivid full color photographs with many close-ups that take you right into the picture!

Included are objects of religious significance, military honors, and other kinds of personal decoration. Captions relate anecdotes concerning the artists and wearers and describe the history and style of the jewelry pictured. Art historians, jewelry makers, graphic and theatrical designers, and anyone who wears, collects or admires magnificent jewelry will be fascinated by the smptuous array in this book. Back page has a signature written in pen "Mrs. Kirby 11-30-93" - all other pages are perfect condition. Book jacket and dust cover. Hardback volume, 112 pages, 8-1/2 x 11".

 Metropolitan Museum of Art 


Price: 24.26 USD