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Jewelry: The Body Transformed

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Jewelry: The Body TransformedA cross cultural examination of jewellery spanning 5,000 years that investigates not only the objects themselves but also the bodies they decorated As an art form, jewelry is defined primarily through its connection to and interaction with the bodyextending it, amplifying it, accentuating it, distorting it, concealing it, or transforming it. But how is the meaning of jewellery bound to the body that wears it? Establishing six different modes of

A cross-cultural examination of jewellery spanning 5,000 years that investigates not only the objects themselves but also the bodies they decorated

As an art form, jewelry is defined primarily through its connection to and interaction with the body—extending it, amplifying it, accentuating it, distorting it, concealing it, or transforming it. But how is the meaning of jewellery bound to the body that wears it?
 
Establishing six different modes of ornamenting the body—Deconstructed, Divine, Regal, Idealized, Alluring, and Resplendent—this artfully designed book illustrates how these various definitions of the body give meaning to the jewellery that adorns it. More than 200 examples of exceptional jewelry and ornaments, created across the globe from antiquity to the present, are shown alongside paintings and sculptures of bejewelled bodies to demonstrate the social, political, and aesthetic role of jewelry. From earflares of warrior heroes in Pre-Columbian Peru to designs by Yves Saint-Laurent, these precious and most intimate works of art provide insight not only about the wearer but also into the designers, artisans, and cultures that produced them.

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Monica Hall
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 3
Envelope clutch
Really loved the look of this bag. Unfortunately, the front of the bag had gold peeling off. Just the style I've been looking for but obviously not good quality.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2025
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Erica
Massapequa, US
★★★★★ 5
Quality
Color: M/Black45
This product met my expectations. The bag is of good quality and is very convenient.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2025
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Babzville1
New York, US
★★★★★ 5
Just right!
Color: Lime45
Such a pretty color, the light green version. Clutches are on trend now, and this one is roomy enough for essentials and easy to carry. I wish they'd make a hot pink, a zebra, and a leopard! Worth the price, looks more expensive.
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njcamic
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 5
perfect heel height
Size: 6.5, Color: Cyprus Tan
beautiful- goes with everything. perfect height for dressy or jeans. so comfortable. true to size. size 6.5
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Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2026
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SukiMD
Lexington, US
★★★★★ 2
Cute but super uncomfortable
Size: 7, Color: Ivory
These are very cute but super uncomfortable especially for wide feet.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2026

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