A lavish, 100 color-illustrated book on heavy duty glossy paper to best show the mesmerizing examples of the finest craftsmanship of jewels into jewelry. Jewelry as art. Provides a stunning visual history of the values, traditions and craftsmanship of American society. Celebrity pieces as well as those of Harry Winston, Cartier, Tiffany, VanCleef & Arpels, as well as others A beautiful gift for the jewelry lover, aficionado (or wannabe), gem collector . A large format book, makes a coffee table conversation. Excellent condition except that due to its square shape, the front cover splays up just a bit if not weighed down, as reflected in the price.