Gioielli di vetro. Dalla Preistoria al III Millennio is a revealing book to better understand and retrace the history of jewellery with particular reference to the Western production.

A new, unprecedented and captivating point of view, starting from Tutankhamun's breastplate in silica glass to the glass chains worn by women in the Renaissance, from Ancient Roman rings and cameos in coloured glass paste to the innovative artificial pearls and stones of the eighteenth century, from Art Nouveau jewels to the creations of great contemporary artists and designers.

A flowing text, accompanied by many splendid coloured images and enriched by in-depth insights by internationally renowned glass and jewellery experts.