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Looking at Jewelry European history New York Times bestselling authorWhat is a cabochon? What are the various types of gilding? What is vermeil? This accessible bookthe first of its kindoffers concise explanations of key jewelry terms. The fascination with personal adornment is universal. It is a preoccupation that is primal, instinctive, and uniquely human. Jewelry encompasses a seemingly endless number of ornaments produced across time and in all cultures. The range of materials and techniques used in its