02407cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000330012624500750015926400510023430000470028533600260033233700260035833800360038450000310042050801720045152013020062353400620192565300120198785600510199985600430205069046UtSlPG20260610134610.0mcr n260607r20221958utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a58010224  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGT1 aOstier, Marianne,d1902-197610aJewels and the woman: The romance, magic and art of feminine adornment 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2022-09-25  aTim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)  a"Jewels and the Woman: The Romance, Magic and Art of Feminine Adornment" by Marianne Ostier is a comprehensive examination of jewelry, written in the late 20th century. The work delves into the historical significance of jewelry, particularly how it relates to femininity and adornment across various cultures and eras. It likely weaves together themes of romance, magic, and artistic expression, highlighting the importance of jewels in enhancing beauty and social standing.  The opening portion of the text sets a reflective tone, discussing the cultural and historical evolution of jewelry and its significance to women. The foreword notes that throughout history, women have increasingly become associated with adornment, contrasting with the traditional roles of men in many societies. It discusses the transition of jewelry from being primarily a masculine dominion to a symbol of femininity, beauty, and personal expression. The opening also hints at a detailed exploration of the practical and aesthetic aspects of jewelry, suggesting themes that range from ancient adornments to modern jewelry-making practices. The author expresses a deep appreciation for the beauty of jewels and their power to convey personal identity and societal status. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: Horizon Press, 1958  aJewelry4 uhttps://hdl.handle.net/2027/coo.3192405538064040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69046