Emerald: Twenty-one Centuries of Jeweled Opulence and Power

An ambitious, lavishly illustrated survey of the world's most coveted gemstone. Emeralds are twenty times rarer than diamonds, and this stunning volume celebrates their unparalleled allure across twenty-one centuries.

Discover emeralds worn by icons like Elizabeth Taylor, Angelina Jolie, and Princess Diana, alongside masterpieces from prestigious jewelry houses including Cartier, Boucheron, Bulgari, and Harry Winston. The book features over thirty of the world's most significant and famous emerald pieces, many never before seen from private and royal collections.

Trace the emerald's journey from mine to market with specially commissioned photography spanning four continents. Historic treasures dating back nearly 5,500 years sit alongside contemporary designs in this definitive guide enriched with 400 color illustrations.

A must-have for collectors, jewelry enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the timeless elegance of emeralds.

Measures: 10.24 x 13.78 x 1.57 inches, 272 pages