JEWELLED GARGEN, A - A COLOURFUL HISTORY OF GEMS, JEWELRY, AND NATURE

Presents beautiful and important flora- and fauna-themed jewelry creations. From its earliest incarnations, master jewelers have expressed the delicate form, bold colour and striking movement of the natural world. This book explores the evolution ofgarden-inspired jewelry, displaying important pieces from world-famous jewelers. "The Jeweled Garden" present the most beautiful and important flora- and fauna-themed jewelry creations of the last 200 years. From its earliest incarnations, master jewelers have expressed the delicate form, bold colour and striking movement of the natural world. In "The Jeweled Garden", the authors explore the evolution of garden-inspired jewelry from the 19th century to the present day displaying important pieces from world-famous jewelers. This gorgeous volume will delight jewelry aficionados and gardening enthusiasts alike.