"Jewels and the Woman: The Romance, Magic and Art of Feminine Adornment" by Marianne Ostier is a look at the world of jewelry and its deep connection to women over time. The book looks at how jewelry has been important in culture and history, especially when it comes to beauty and style for women in different places and times. It talks about how jewelry has changed from being something men wore to being a symbol of what it means to be a woman, representing beauty and personal style. The book promises to explore both the practical side of making jewelry and how beautiful it can be, covering everything from old-fashioned decorations to the latest ways of crafting jewels, showing how jewels are used to express who you are and your place in society.
Jewels and the woman: The romance, magic and art of feminine adornment
By Marianne Ostier
Explore the transformation of glistening gems from ancient times to the modern day with this investigation into how humans, especially woman, have used sparkling things to express beauty and social standing.
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