Understanding Jewellery

from the Antique Jewelry University


Author(s) Bennett, David&Mascetti, Daniela
Genre(s) Jewelry
Year publication 1989
Number of pages 386
Publisher Antique Collectors' Club
ISBN number 1851490752
Language English
Styletag(s) Georgian, Victorian, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Art Deco, Retro, Fifties

Understanding Jewellery covers jewelry trends from the late 18th century through the 1950's. It is well written and illustrated with nearly 800 high quality images. The point of view is mainly British, yet covers international developments as well.

This, hardcover, standard work comes with an additional auction price guide and there is a 3rd edition (2007) available (ISBN 1851494308).