Diamonds: A Century of Spectacular Jewels
By Unknown Author.
Description
Diamonds have been used to adorn the human body since ancient times, but diamond jewelry of remarkable invention, style, and variety really came into its own only in the twentieth century.This book surveys the rich history of this century's fascination with diamond jewelry with unmatched thoroughness. Authors Penny Proddow and Marion Fasel (coauthors of Hollywood Jewels) describe the parade of interesting jewels with wit and style - from the French empress Eugenie's glittering tiara to the pop singer Madonna's diamond navel ring.Decade by decade the authors trace the changes ...
ISBN(s)
0810932296, 9780810932296
