• The Pearl Necklace. Royalty and members of high society have treasured pearls throughout history. This book, by the brand Mikimoto, explores the unending appeal of these precious beads. The pearl necklace has held a unique position throughout history, adorning the necks of royalty and members of high society; Dh215 from Amazon
    The Pearl Necklace. Royalty and members of high society have treasured pearls throughout history. This book, by the brand Mikimoto, explores the unending appeal of these precious beads. The pearl necklace has held a unique position throughout history, adorning the necks of royalty and members of high society; Dh215 from Amazon
  • De Grisogono: Daring Creativity. Showcasing the vision of Fawaz Gruosi, the man behind Swiss jewellery house De Grisogono, this book presents the brand’s unexpectedly bold and vibrant collections; Dh715 from Assouline
    De Grisogono: Daring Creativity. Showcasing the vision of Fawaz Gruosi, the man behind Swiss jewellery house De Grisogono, this book presents the brand’s unexpectedly bold and vibrant collections; Dh715 from Assouline
  • Jewels of the Renaissance. Exploring the powerful role that jewellery played during the Renaissance, this tome by Yvonne Hackenbroch is considered seminal. It has now been reworked with additional text and images; Dh715 from Assouline
    Jewels of the Renaissance. Exploring the powerful role that jewellery played during the Renaissance, this tome by Yvonne Hackenbroch is considered seminal. It has now been reworked with additional text and images; Dh715 from Assouline
  • The Impossible Collection of Jewelry. A visual journey through the last one hundred years of jewellery from art nouveau and art deco through to the present day, Vivienne Becker’s book presents masterful creations from Europe’s great jewellery houses; Dh3,810 from Farfetch
    The Impossible Collection of Jewelry. A visual journey through the last one hundred years of jewellery from art nouveau and art deco through to the present day, Vivienne Becker’s book presents masterful creations from Europe’s great jewellery houses; Dh3,810 from Farfetch
  • Beyond Extravagance: A Royal Collection of Gems and Jewels. Edited by Amin Jaffer, this book offers a look at more than 400 years of royal Indian jewellery, from the opulence of the Mughal era to the decline of the maharajas and nawabs under British rule; Dh900 from Assouline
    Beyond Extravagance: A Royal Collection of Gems and Jewels. Edited by Amin Jaffer, this book offers a look at more than 400 years of royal Indian jewellery, from the opulence of the Mughal era to the decline of the maharajas and nawabs under British rule; Dh900 from Assouline

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Five books that delve into the scintillating world of jewellery - in pictures

These coffee-table books explore the powerful role jewellery plays in society

Sarah Maisey

April 11, 2018

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