A visually stunning, one-of-a-kind history of the shimmering, lustrous object of beauty that has mesmerized humankind for millennia. Featuring 210 superb photographs, 168 in full color, Pearls traces the evolution of the pearl from sacred icon to timeless aesthetic symbol, a history that spans 4,000 years. Shrink-wrapped.
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A visually stunning, one-of-a-kind history of the shimmering, lustrous object of beauty that has mesmerized humankind for millennia. Featuring 210 superb photographs, 168 in full color, Pearls traces the evolution of the pearl from sacred icon to timeless aesthetic symbol, a history that spans 4,000 years. Shrink-wrapped.
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Add this copy of Pearls: Ornament and Obsession to cart. $77.36, very good condition, Sold by Cambridge Rare Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cambridge, Gloucestershire, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1992 by Thames and Hudson.
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Very good. 1992. Thames and Hudson. First. Hard Cover. Book-VG+. DJ-VG, protective covered. 11.5x11. 253pp. Colour frontis, profuse colour & b/w photos. No gemstone can rival the pearl for mystery and subtle beauty. A naturally perfect jewel that requires no cutting and polishing, the pearl ranks both as one of humanity's oldest ornaments and as one of its longest obsessions. This thoroughly researched chronicle-filled with anecdotes and rare archive material-traces the pearl's progress through history.