Jewellery

"Jewellery" by H. Clifford Smith is an educational exploration of decorative objects worn for personal adornment across history. The book journeys through time, beginning with ancient civilizations and continuing into more modern eras, highlighting the artistic techniques and cultural value embedded in these artifacts. It particularly emphasizes European jewellery, examining the artistry and the meanings these objects held for people in the past. The book starts by defining jewellery as different from other decorative items and explains that it will systematically discuss jewellery by historical period, notably focusing on ancient Egyptians and their preserved pieces found in burial sites. It explores symbolic meanings connected to ornaments, laying the foundation for understanding how specific types jewellery changed over time.