{"product_id":"the-history-of-jewelry-isbn-9780847865383","title":"The History of Jewelry","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis book offers a unique way of exploring the world of vintage jewelry for experts, newcomers, and anyone with an interest in the topic.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery piece of jewelry tells a story, and none more so than the exquisite pieces in this book, which have passed through several notable owners before arriving at Joseph Saidian \u0026amp; Sons, an antique jeweler’s shop nestled in the Manhattan Art and Antiques Center. Each chapter is centered around a particular piece of jewelry and the way in which it is emblematic: a previous owner, an exemplary design or dominant material. From an array of historic pieces from Van Cleef \u0026amp; Arpels to a discussion of Indian royalty and its relationship with jewelry to pages filled with exquisite pearl jewelry, this book satisfies both the casual fan and the devotee with full-color photographs and informative themed chapters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe eclectic choice of jewels and objets makes this a book unlike any other, with myriad entry points to larger discussions on broader themes and trends that the pieces figure into. This publication features beautiful full-color photographs of jewelry from various historical eras up to the present day, with a wide range of materials and styles. Each piece offers a different entry point for discussing the history of jewelry and various design elements, techniques, materials, and societal implications.\u003cb\u003eCaroline Childers\u003c\/b\u003e has been publishing well-regarded books about jewelry for nearly 40 years, including six volumes of the comprehensive \u003ci\u003eJewelry International\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Rizzoli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304003424485,"sku":"NP9780847865383","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780847865383.jpg?v=1767739802","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-history-of-jewelry-isbn-9780847865383","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}