Castellani and Italian Archaeological Jewelry
Castellani and Italian Archaeological Jewelry

Author: Susan Weber Soros

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 0300104618

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During the nineteenth century in Rome, three generations of the Castellani family created what they called “Italian archaeological jewelry,” which was inspired by the precious Etruscan, Roman, Greek, and Byzantine antiquities being excavated at the time. The Castellani jewelry consisted of finely wrought gold that was often combined with delicate and colorful mosaics, carved gemstones, or enamel. This magnificent book is the first to display and discuss the jewelry and the family behind it. International scholars discuss the life and work of the Castellani, revealing the wide-ranging aspects of the family’s artistic and cultural activities. They describe the making and marketing of the jewelry, the survey collection of all periods of Italian jewelry on display in the Castellani’s palatial store, and the Castellani’s activities in the trade of antiquities, as they sponsored excavations, and restored, dealt, and exhibited antiques. They also recount the family’s involvement in the cultural and political life of their city and country.

Antique Jewelry
Antique Jewelry

Author: Rose Leiman Goldemberg

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2000-03-21

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 0595088988

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This down-to-earth information-packed book is the very best kind of collecting companion. Among its practical features are recommendations for choosing, evaluating and caring for a collection, how to negotiate the best possible price, and a glossary bristling with facts and definitions. Rose Leiman Goldemberg learned, bought and wrote this book through her own practical and passionate love of antique jewelry.

Spy
Spy

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Publisher:

Published: 1988-04

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13:

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Smart. Funny. Fearless."It's pretty safe to say that Spy was the most influential magazine of the 1980s. It might have remade New York's cultural landscape; it definitely changed the whole tone of magazine journalism. It was cruel, brilliant, beautifully written and perfectly designed, and feared by all. There's no magazine I know of that's so continually referenced, held up as a benchmark, and whose demise is so lamented" --Dave Eggers. "It's a piece of garbage" --Donald Trump.

Antique Jewelry and Trinkets
Antique Jewelry and Trinkets

Author: Fred W Burgess

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781019961391

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This stunning collection of antique jewelry and trinkets offers a rare glimpse into the craftsmanship and beauty of the past. Featuring hundreds of detailed photographs and descriptions, this book showcases a wide range of jewelry styles and techniques, from the ornate to the understated. Whether you are a collector or simply an admirer of fine jewelry, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and art of antique jewelry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.