In the richly illustrated book 'Jewelry Matters', art historian and design expert Marjan Unger tells the story of jewelry. She places jewels in the context of the people who wore them, their culture and their time, and interlaces surprising perspectives from art history, fashion theory and anthropology with the cultural, historical and social values and material characteristics of the jewelry. Unger advocates a universal approach to this cultural heritage that is being produced and worn all over the world. She uses the rich collection of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam to guide and illustrate her comprehensive and gripping tale.

Every piece of jewelry shines in its own way! Hence, every jewel is portrayed at its true size (sometimes with enlarged details) to show the intimacy of the jewel and its proportion to the human body. With this book, designer Irma Boom has set an iconic standard for jewelry publications. The book is a feast for the eye and an important reference work for anyone interested in jewellery, fashion and design.

Good to know for all Irma Boom collectors: This editoin of the book is designed for the US market, Hence the spelling of the word Jewelry instead of the European edition which is 'Jewellery Matters'

In the richly illustrated book 'Jewelry Matters', art historian and design expert Marjan Unger tells the story of jewelry. She places jewels in the context of the people who wore them, their culture and their time, and interlaces surprising perspectives from art history, fashion theory and anthropology with the cultural, historical and social values and material characteristics of the jewelry. Unger advocates a universal approach to this cultural heritage that is being produced and worn all over the world. She uses the rich collection of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam to guide and illustrate her comprehensive and gripping tale.

Every piece of jewelry shines in its own way! Hence, every jewel is portrayed at its true size (sometimes with enlarged details) to show the intimacy of the jewel and its proportion to the human body. With this book, designer Irma Boom has set an iconic standard for jewelry publications. The book is a feast for the eye and an important reference work for anyone interested in jewellery, fashion and design.

Good to know for all Irma Boom collectors: This editoin of the book is designed for the US market, Hence the spelling of the word Jewelry instead of the European edition which is 'Jewellery Matters'