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About The Book
If Jewels Could Talk: Links Through Time delves into the history, cultural significance and eclectic trivia of jewellery. As a jewellery historian, jewellery editor at British Vogue and now podcast host, Carol Woolton is uniquely qualified to take us on a whistlestop tour through history via seven items of jewellery: hoops, rings, beads, charms, brooches, cuffs and head ornaments.
Weaving in examples from cultures around the world, Carol will uncover fascinating stories about Viking silver torques, Imperial jade in China, sixteenth-century Posy rings, organic gems, snake motifs, Roman cameo carving, Hindu wedding jewellery, Etruscan gold, Ancient Greek coins, piercings, Wedding pigs in China, tiaras and anklets - to name but a few.
A beautiful and illuminating gift for any jewellery lover, If Jewels Could Talk shines a light on all that glitters and more.
Product Details
- Publisher: Gallery UK (September 26, 2024)
- Length: 352 pages
- ISBN13: 9781398526952
Raves and Reviews
'If jewels could, indeed, talk, I don't think they could be more eloquent than Carol Woolton is on their behalf. Such an interesting and romantic read for any jewellery lover. I loved it.'
– Theo Fennell
'Carol Woolton is an absolute encyclopaedia on the subject of jewellery, but never lets her knowledge bog her down. This book is filled with fascinating stories about the things we all wear everyday, as well as a cultural history of adornment through the ages'
– Alexandra Shulman
'A sparkling field guide for any jewellery aficionado and beyond, If Jewels Could Talk also reflects how since the beginning, the human experience has expressed itself by what was worn, when. Love, loss, power, bravery, subversion and endurance - Carol Woolton takes us on a compelling and tender trip through the looking glass and history'
– Sophie Dahl
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