| Frontispiece | |
| THE BIRTHSTONES, COLORPLATES | |
| Following Page 32 | |
| 1. | GREEK EARRINGS, 5TH CENTURY B.C. |
| 2. | CYPRIOTE PENDANT, 8TH CENTURY B.C. |
| 3. | EARLY 18TH CENTURY ITALIAN BROOCH |
| 4. | EGYPTIAN BRACELET, 4TH CENTURY B.C. |
| 5. | ETRUSCAN RING |
| 6. | 18TH CENTURY ITALIAN RING |
| 7. | CYPRIOTE RING |
| 8. | ROMAN WREATH, 3RD CENTURY B.C. |
| 9. | INSIDE VIEW OF THE FAMOUS OLD TIFFANY STORE, NEW YORK, 1875 |
| 10. | THE CROWNING OF A QUEEN |
| 11. | THE BRITISH CROWN JEWELS |
| 12. | THE BRITISH CROWN JEWELS |
| 13. | REMODELLING THE IMPERIAL STATE CROWN |
| 14. | EMPRESS ELISABETH OF AUSTRIA |
| Following Page 104 | |
| 15. | QUEEN ELIZABETH II |
| 16. | PEARL AND BAGUETTE DIAMOND EARCLIPS |
| 17. | DEEP SEA ALGAE |
| 18. | DOUBLE ROSE CLIP |
| 19. | DIAMOND AND PEARL LEAVES |
| 20. | PEARL AND DIAMOND NECKLACE |
| 21. | PEARL RING |
| 22. | QUEEN GERALDINE OF ALBANIA |
| 23. | DIAMOND NECKLACE |
| 24. | DIAMONDS CAUGHT IN A NET |
| 25. | NECKLACE FOR A BRIDE |
| 26. | DIAMOND PINCUSHION ORNAMENT |
| 27. | DIAMOND PINCUSHION ORNAMENT |
| 28. | MARIANNE OSTIER |
| Following Page 176 | |
| 29. | MRS. FREDERIC GIMBEL |
| 30. | BELLFLOWER BROOCH AND EARCLIPS |
| 31. | BRACELET AND ENGAGEMENT RING |
| 32. | DESIGN FOR A DIAMOND RING |
| 33. | DESIGN FOR A GOLD RING |
| 34. | DESIGN FOR A FORMAL DIAMOND AND PLATINUM BRACELET |
| 35. | DIAMOND AND PEARL BRACELET |
| 36. | DESIGN FOR A BRACELET |
| 37. | TREE OF LIFE |
| 38. | DESIGN FOR A MULTI-PURPOSE JEWEL |
| 39. | AURORA BOREALIS |
| 40. | FLOWER FANTASY |
| 41. | DIAMOND HAIR ORNAMENT |
| 42. | THREE-STRAND PEARL BRACELET |
| 43. | MISS BLANCHE THEBOM |
| 44. | CANTERBURY BELL |
| 45. | GOLD SHELL FOR INFORMAL WEAR |
| 46. | FLOWER LAPEL BROOCH |
| 47. | MRS. TEX MC CRARY |
| Following Page 256 | |
| 48. | PORTRAIT OF H. H. INDIRA DEVI |
| 49. | SPRAY PIN DESIGN |
| 50. | DESIGN FOR A DIAMOND CUP |
| 51. | DESIGN FOR A DOUBLE CLIP |
| 52. | DESIGN FOR A GOLD AND DIAMOND PIN |
| 53. | PORTRAIT OF FLIPPY |
| 54. | FLORIAN |
| 55. | SET OF EARCLIPS AND BROOCH |
| 56. | GOLD AND DIAMOND WATCH |
| 57. | PEARL NECKLACE WITH TWO DIAMOND MOTIFS |
| 58. | TABLE OF DIAMONDS |
| 59. | MODELS OF THE KOHINOOR DIAMOND |
| 60. | GOLD CIGAR BOX |
Jewels and the woman: The romance, magic and art of feminine adornment
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About This Book
A comprehensive survey traces the development of personal jewelry from ancient civilizations through modern times, detailing changes in style, technique, and cultural function. A systematic catalog describes individual gemstones — diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, pearls and many others — with attention to their properties, varieties, and visual effects. A section outlines traditional associations such as birthstones and zodiac links, and discusses seasonal and daily correspondences. Practical chapters offer guidance on selecting, setting, and styling pieces for different facial shapes, hair tones, and occasions, plus notes on metals and basic designs. Numerous illustrations and original designs accompany the text to support both historical understanding and practical use.