Carol Woolton If Jewels Could Talk Seven Secret Histories

EDITOR'S REVIEW

• A global and historical journey through jewellery: In "If Jewels Could Talk: Seven Secret Histories", Carol Woolton explores seven iconic jewellery types—hoops, rings, beads, charms, brooches, cuffs, and head ornaments—and their cultural significance across time and place.
• A celebration of our shared human connection to jewellery: Woolton delves into Viking silver torques, Imperial jade, Roman cameo carvings, Hindu wedding jewellery, and more, illustrating jewellery’s enduring role in human civilisation.
• A must-read for history and jewellery enthusiasts: This captivating book offers a fresh perspective on mankind’s enduring fascination with jewellery, blending cultural insights with stories of timeless adornments.