Secret Language of Victorian Jewelry
The History and Lore of Gems, Charms, and Talismans
$41.89
- Hardcover
272 pages
- Release Date
18 August 2026
Summary
Discover the forgotten Victorian meanings behind the gems, jewels, and symbols in our everyday jewelry with this entrancing guide to more than sixty classic motifs.
Hearts, butterflies, and buckles are the stock and trade of today’s trendiest jewelers. But did you know that these jewelry motifs, from the heart earrings you bought as a teenager, to the pearl necklace you remember your grandmother wearing, to the hair brooches popular at the Met Gala, take their cues from the Victorian …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798217034833 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Amy Azzarito |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Clarkson Potter |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 18 August 2026 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 165mm |
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About The Author
Amy Azzarito
Amy Azzarito is a design historian, author, and journalist whose work uncovers the histories woven into everyday objects. She is the author of Past & Present: 24 Favorite Moments in Decorative Arts History and The Elements of a Home: Curious Histories Behind Everyday Household Objects, from Pillows to Forks.
She is currently completing her PhD dissertation on the role of women jewelers in eighteenth-century Britain at the University of York, UK.
Amy lives in Marin County, California, with her daughter, Stella, husband, Mark, and cat, Freya.
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