7000Years of Jewellery

7000 Years of Jewellery is a comprehensive guide to the history of jewels, which explores the varied styles, techniques and materials used to make jewellery throughout the world since the earliest times.

Egyptian necklaces, Celtic torcs, South American gold masks, Renaissance pendants and Art Nouveau buckles are among the range of masterpieces described by a team of experts from the British Museum. Illustrated with 400 superb photograph, this reissue includes images of major acquisitions made in recent years, particularly from Europe and Asia.