Taking as its starting point the V&A’s magnificent jewellery collection, Jewels and Jewellery explores a wealth of unusual themes within a broad historical framework. Examples of elaborate techniques such as chasing, enamelling and cameo are shown alongside materials such as jet, marcasite and steel, as well as fabulous precious stones. Famous pieces such as the Armada Jewel and the May Morris Collection feature and the pages sparkle with diamonds, emeralds, rubies and fine examples of the goldsmith’s art. Sentimental jewellery, commemorative, mourning and devotional jewellery and royal jewels are all featured, revealing the many fascinating stories that lie behind these precious objects. This is the first book to do full justice to the collection with its spectacular new colour photography and elegant innovative design.