{"product_id":"joy-copy","title":"If Jewels Could Talk","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"summary_description\" class=\"section-st pt--4-tb pb--5-tb pt--03-mb pb--05-mb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tt-grid-half-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tt-grid-half-col__item-right\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Filled with fascinating facts and cultural observations, Woolton engagingly guides the reader through history, making you wish that jewels could in fact talk' - \u003ci\u003eNew Statesman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA treasure trove of forgotten stories about jewels throughout history by internationally renowned jewellery expert, Carol Woolton. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIf Jewels Could Talk \u003c\/i\u003edelves into the history, cultural significance and eclectic trivia of jewellery. As a jewellery historian, jewellery editor at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBritish Vogue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand now podcast host, Carol Woolton is uniquely qualified to take us on a whistle-stop tour through history via seven items of jewellery: hoops, rings, beads, charms, brooches, cuffs and head ornaments. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeaving in examples from cultures around the world, Carol will uncover fascinating stories about Viking silver torques, Imperial jade in China, sixteenth-century Posy rings, organic gems, snake motifs, Roman cameo carving, Hindu wedding jewellery, Etruscan gold, Ancient Greek coins, piercings, Wedding pigs in China, tiaras and anklets - to name but a few. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful and illuminating gift for any jewellery lover, \u003ci\u003eIf Jewels Could Talk\u003c\/i\u003e shines a light on all that glitters and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Carol Woolton is an absolute encyclopaedia on the subject of jewellery, but never lets her knowledge bog her down. This book is filled with fascinating stories about the things we all wear everyday, as well as a cultural history of adornment through the ages' - Alexandra Shulman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Well researched and full of quirky insights, it is a fascinating read that any lover of jewels will adore' - the \u003ci\u003eSun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Such an interesting and romantic read for any jewellery lover. I loved it' - Theo Fennell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A sparkling field guide for any jewellery aficionado and beyond [...] Carol Woolton takes us on a compelling and tender trip through the looking glass and history' - Sophie Dahl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate Published: 26\/02\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN: \u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"isbn\"\u003e9781398526969\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Collins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56785156637052,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2428\/5821\/files\/Ifjewelscouldtalk.jpg?v=1779018203","url":"https:\/\/shop.birminghammuseums.org.uk\/products\/joy-copy","provider":"Birmingham Museums Trust","version":"1.0","type":"link"}