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title: "Jewels That Made History: 101 Stones, Myths, and Legends"
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# From Cleopatra to modern royalty 101 iconic jewels explored 224 pages of rich history Jewels That Made History: 101 Stones, Myths, and Legends

**Price:** 361.18 DT
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## Summary

> 💎 Unlock the secrets behind history’s most dazzling jewels!

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- **What is this?** Jewels That Made History: 101 Stones, Myths, and Legends
- **How much does it cost?** 361.18 DT with free shipping
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Visual Feast:** Archival images and stunning photography bring each gem’s story to life.
- • **Crossover Appeal:** Perfect for history buffs, fashion insiders, and jewelry aficionados.
- • **FOMO-Worthy Collection:** 101 legendary stones and myths you can’t afford to miss.
- • **Curated by a Style Authority:** Insights from Stellene Volandes, Town & Country’s editor-in-chief.
- • **Timeless Stories, Modern Relevance:** Discover how jewels shaped empires and pop culture moments alike.

## Overview

Jewels That Made History: 101 Stones, Myths, and Legends is a 224-page hardcover book published by Rizzoli that chronicles the fascinating impact of iconic jewels from Cleopatra’s era to today’s celebrity culture. Authored by Stellene Volandes, it combines expert storytelling with archival and contemporary photography to reveal how precious stones have influenced history, fashion, and status symbols across centuries.

## Description

Chic and engaging, this compact jewelry coffee table book featuring 100 photographs tells the history of the world through 101 iconic jewels. From ancient treasures to royal weddings, great heists to the red carpet, this book is a stunning, surprising, and glittering tour of historic turning points and gem-driven drama, delving into the passions and predilections of some of the world's most interesting and extraordinary people. This unique fashion history book covers: • From Cleopatra to Meghan Markle : How shiny stones and precious metals have determined empires, inspired expeditions and great crime, and been the communicator of status and ruin since ancient times. • Detailed Historic Context : Each moment is placed in relevant context, such as the insouciant story behind the brooch Jackie Kennedy famously wore to a 1962 State Dinner with the Shah of Iran. • Engaging Parallels to Today: The similarities between Napoleon's gift to Marie Louise at the birth of their son and the modern push present. • Archival Images and Gorgeous Jewel Photography: Stunning illustrations that make history come alive. Beautiful and informative, this jewelry history book is an essential read for history lovers, fashion, celebrity, and pop-culture followers, as well as passionate jewel hounds.

## Features

- Published by: Rizzoli, released on October 13, 2020
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover, 224 pages
- ISBN-10: 0847868540
- ISBN-13: 978-0847868544
- Weight: 2.1 pounds
- Dimensions: 7.3 x 1 x 8.8 inches

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #88,141 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #23 in Jewelry Design (Books) #58 in Fashion Photography (Books) #105 in Grooming & Style |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 368 Reviews |

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