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Precious [electronic resource] : A fascinating history of the world’s most treasured gemstones and who wore them by the renowned jewellery expert

Helen Molesworth2024

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Discover a dazzling deep-dive into the history of the world through a totally new lens, as told by the V&A’s Senior Jewellery Curator. Includes 16 pages of colour photography showcasing some of the world's most spectacular jewellery. 'A magnificent compendium of everything one could ever want to know about jewels: their symbolism, physical construction, worth and history.' – Spectator 'A sumptuous and sweeping history of humanity’s love affair with jewels.' - Vogue ‘From Princess Margaret’s pearls to the priciest of diamonds, gemmologist Helen Molesworth has seen them all’ – Daily Mail You Magazine 'All the jewelry and gem history you’ve ever wondered about’ – Forbes ‘What shines through here in Molesworth’s deep love of her subject and the tactile joy of wearing such gems’ – Mail on Sunday 'This is - fittingly - a gem of a book. Rich descriptions, fascinating histories and, at times, just pure, dazzling bling. A joy to read.' - Tracy Borman, author of Elizabe...