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Emerald: Twenty-one Centuries of Jeweled Opulence and Power

Emerald: Twenty-one Centuries of Jeweled Opulence and Power

An ambitious, lavishly illustrated survey of the most valuable of precious gems
Sparkling, glittering, and gleaming, emeralds are gemstones twenty times rarer than diamonds. In the first section of Emerald, we see pieces worn by celebrities ranging from Elizabeth Taylor and Angelina Jolie to royals such as Princess Diana, all alongside classic images of emeralds from art, advertising, and fashion.

The second part of this major volume showcases more than thirty of the world's most significant and famous pieces of emerald jewelry, including many previously unseen designs from private and royal collections. Historic creations that are almost 5,500 years old are represented alongside modern jewelry houses, including Cartier, Boucheron, Bulgari, Harry Winston, and more.

The third and final part tells the story of the emerald trade from mine to market, illustrated with specially commissioned photography from across four continents. 400 color illustrations

Country	USA
Brand	Thames & Hudson
Manufacturer	Thames & Hudson
Binding	Hardcover
PartNumber	9780500517208
Height	1.574803148
Length	10.236220462
Weight	7.2201390805
Width	13.779527545
ReleaseDate	2014-02-04
Size	0.0 x 0.0 cm
NumberOfItems	1

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