Diamond cuts in historic jewellery 1381-1910 /
"Diamond Cuts in Historic Jewellery 1381-1910 explores the evolution of historical diamond cutting styles. Richly illustrated with stunning colour photographs, it guides the reader through centuries of craftsmanship, from medieval table cuts and hogbacks to the baroque and rococo rose cuts. Thi...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Unicorn,
2025.
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| Summary: | "Diamond Cuts in Historic Jewellery 1381-1910 explores the evolution of historical diamond cutting styles. Richly illustrated with stunning colour photographs, it guides the reader through centuries of craftsmanship, from medieval table cuts and hogbacks to the baroque and rococo rose cuts. This indispensable resource assists collectors, jewellery historians and enthusiasts recognise rare and lesser-known diamond cuts. The book features images of exceptional Renaissance jewellery from prestigious museum collections, alongside photographs of famous diamonds such as the Dresden Green, the Hortensia and Le Beau Sancy"-- |
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| Physical Description: | 176 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781917458399 1917458398 |