If Jewels Could Talk av Carol Woolton

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<P><B>A treasure trove of forgotten stories about jewels throughout history by internationally renowned jewellery expert, Carol Woolton.</B>  </P><P><I>If Jewels Could Talk </I>delves into the history, cultural significance and eclectic trivia of jewellery. As a jewellery historian, jewellery editor at <I>British Vogue</I> and now podcast host, Carol Woolton is uniquely qualified to take us on a whistle-stop tour through history via seven items of jewellery: hoops, rings, beads, charms, brooches, cuffs and head ornaments.  </P><P> 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.  </P><P> A beautiful and illuminating gift for any jewellery love