IF JEWELS COULD TALK (HB)

A treasure trove of forgotten stories about jewels throughout history by renowned jewellery historian, Carol Woolton who is also jewellery editor at British Vogue. She delves into the history, cultural significance and eclectic trivia of jewellery, weaving in examples from cultures around the world, uncovering 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.