The Age of Grandeur : The Complete Guide to 19th-Century Jewellery

Written by the authors of Understanding Jewellery, considered one of the most important books ever published on jewellery, this work focuses exclusively on the 19th century. It traces the history of jewellery through the decades, providing an understanding of how and why certain styles emerged and then evolved.

From Napoleonic classicism to Victorian jewellery, through the Romantic era and its penchant for naturalism, Gothic style and the Renaissance revival, and finally the unique designs of the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau periods, this comprehensive, richly illustrated study offers a rich visual history of 19th-century jewellery.