319 p. illus. (part col.), ports. (part col.) 31 cm.
Note
Translation of Il gioiello nei secoli.
Bibliography
Bibliography: p. 314-[316]
Contents
pt. 1. Gold: Its physical properties and methods of working -- The use of gold in the ancient world -- The use of gold in Pre-Columbian America -- The use of gold in Africa -- pt. 2. Coloured stones in jewelry: India -- Pearls -- Precious stones in ancient Egypt -- Precious stones in Greece and Rome -- Archaeological discoveries -- pt. 3. The middle ages: Byzantium -- Early medieval Europe -- Superstition, amulets and talismans -- The gothic era -- pt. 4. The renaissance: The age of elaborate jewels -- pt. 5. The baroque period: The age of stone cutting -- The diamond -- Coral -- The far east -- pt. 6. The 18th century: The period of French influence -- pt. 7. The 19th century: The industrial revolution -- Diamonds -- pt. 8. 1870 to the present day -- Table of precious stones.
