Antique Gems And Rings V1: Text

By Charles William King

Book Overview

Antique Gems and Rings Volume 1 is a comprehensive guide to the history and art of ancient jewelry. Written by Charles William King, an expert in the field of antique gems and jewelry, this book provides a detailed account of the various gems and rings that were popular during ancient times. The book is divided into several chapters that cover different periods in history, including the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine eras. Each chapter provides a detailed description of the gems and rings that were popular during that time period, along with illustrations and photographs of the jewelry. The book also includes a glossary of terms and a bibliography for further reading. Antique Gems and Rings Volume 1 is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of jewelry and the art of ancient gemstones.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163303518
• ISBN13: 9781163303511
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 502 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"