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Chadour-Sampson, Beatriz, editor | Hindman, Sandra, editor | Puttelaar, Carla van de, 1967-, editor | Scarisbrick, Diana, honoree

Liber amicorum in honour of Diana Scarisbrick : a life in jewels

2022 - Paul Holberton Publishing

279 p. : color ill.

  • Includes bibliographical references.
  • Through twenty contributions by noted scholars, Liber Amicorum explores the pioneering research accomplished by jewelry historian Diana Scarisbrick. These collected pieces celebrate both the length of Scarisbrick's career and its wide-ranging nature, touching upon her work with everything from gems, rings, chalices, bindings, and crown jewels to contemporary jewelry production, jewel theft, and individual collections.
  • Throughout the book, the insightful historical research of the contributors is beautifully supported by high-quality illustrations. These bring their essays to life, highlighting the splendor and fragility of some of the objects that are discussed as each delves into the work of this eminent scholar. [Publisher's text]
  • Collected essays.