Jewellery is one of the oldest forms of decorative art: its history can be traced from the earliest known civilizations in Mesopotamia and Egypt. This book reve

"The Grove Encyclopedia of Materials and Techniques deals with all aspects of materials, techniques, conservation, and restoration in both traditional and nontr

An illustrated history of jewelry, exploring the varied styles, techniques and materials used to make jewelry throughout the world.

This work provides a survey of the jewellery of Roman Britain. Fully illustrated and accessible to both the specialist and amateur enthusiast, it surveys the fu

"Highly prized for its brilliance, colour and value, the special qualities of gold make it suitable for many purposes: not only does it resist corrosion and ref