The World's Greatest Treasures: Masterworks in Gold and Gems from Ancient Egypt to Cartier - 3807

From the legend of Croesus to tales of imperial jewels and sunken galleons, the world's great treasures have always held a fascinating allure, and here is the first book devoted solely to the splendors of such mythical gems.-- Features superbly photographed wonders of some of the marvelous treasures from throughout the world the Pharaoh's gold, Helen of Troy's jewels, Philip the Great's necklaces and diadems, the Byzantium treasures of St. Mark's, the Tsar's diamonds, the English Crown jewels, Gold statues in Thailand, the Imperial jewels of Vienna, the jewels of the Maharajas, the Rothschild jewels-- Included also are historical records and personal mementos such as arms, trophies of all kinds, uncut stones, and the precious metals used to create such artifacts.-- Interest in the strange and wonderful has been a constant since antiquity, and this book will appeal to anyone who has a fascination with gems and jewels of fabled magnificence.
ASIN: 0500018782
VSKU: 5ALWH00000BU_ns
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Gianni Guadalupi
Binding: Hardcover