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The Age of Grandeur
The definitive guide to 19th-century jewellery, from the Classical and Romantic to Art Nouveau
By Daniela Mascetti and David Bennett
Published by ACC Art Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
Focusing solely on the 19th century, Age of Grandeur expands on Daniela Mascetti and David Bennett's best-selling Understanding Jewellery, bringing with it over 250 new colour photographs.
From the authors of Understanding Jewellery, considered to be one of the most important and frequently referenced books on jewelry ever produced, Age of Grandeur focuses solely on the 19th century, bringing with it over 250 new color photographs of jewelry from this most celebrated era.
Taking the reader through the history of jewelry over the decades, we learn how and why particular styles came about and then changed. From Napoleonic classicism and Victorian sentimental and memorial jewelry, through the Romantic era and its penchant for naturalism, the Gothic style and recreation of the Renaissance and, finally, the unique designs of the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau periods, this comprehensive study enlightens and fascinates. With stunning photographs accompanying us on our journey through the decades, creating a rich visual history that brings the text to life, this book remains the essential bible on 19th-century jewelry.
From the authors of Understanding Jewellery, considered to be one of the most important and frequently referenced books on jewelry ever produced, Age of Grandeur focuses solely on the 19th century, bringing with it over 250 new color photographs of jewelry from this most celebrated era.
Taking the reader through the history of jewelry over the decades, we learn how and why particular styles came about and then changed. From Napoleonic classicism and Victorian sentimental and memorial jewelry, through the Romantic era and its penchant for naturalism, the Gothic style and recreation of the Renaissance and, finally, the unique designs of the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau periods, this comprehensive study enlightens and fascinates. With stunning photographs accompanying us on our journey through the decades, creating a rich visual history that brings the text to life, this book remains the essential bible on 19th-century jewelry.
Product Details
- Publisher: ACC Art Books (October 21, 2025)
- Length: 232 pages
- ISBN13: 9781788841894
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Raves and Reviews
The Age of Grandeur is named as one of "The 20 Best Coffee Table Books for 2026."
– The Wall Street Journal
"Nineteenth-century jewelry buffs can learn all they ever wanted about the crafts, themes, makers and clients central to the period."
– Sarah Adams, "The 20 Best Coffee Table Books for 2026," The Wall Street Journal
"Nineteenth-century jewelry buffs can learn all they ever wanted about the crafts, themes, makers and clients central to the period."
– Sarah Adams, "The 20 Best Coffee Table Books for 2026," The Wall Street Journal
"Nineteenth-century jewelry buffs can learn all they ever wanted about the crafts, themes, makers and clients central to the period."
– Sarah Adams, "The 20 Best Coffee Table Books for 2026," The Wall Street Journal
"...The Age of Grandeur, a definitive guide to 19th-century jewelry."
– Only Natural Diamonds
"The Age of Grandeur is a meticulously researched survey of 19th-century jewellery, written by two of the field’s most respected scholars, Daniela Mascetti and David Bennett. These experts understand not just the objects but the historical consciousness behind them and take us on a journey of discovery. The book is intellectually rich yet warm in its tone, and visually sumptuous, offering a definitive perspective on the Classical, Romantic, and early modern aesthetics that shaped the era. "
– The Jewellery Editor
"When a new tome by David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti arrives for me to review, I don’t wait. I immediately open it and am completely drawn in by the breadth and depth of their knowledge and the awe-inspiring jewelry featured within their works. Such is the case with their new book The Age of Grandeur (ACC Artbooks, October 2025)."
– NouvelleBox
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Hardcover 9781788841894
The Age of Grandeur
The definitive guide to 19th-century jewellery, from the Classical and Romantic to Art Nouveau
By Daniela Mascetti and David Bennett
Published by ACC Art Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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