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# Jewelry Technology of the Ancient and Medieval World

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Review: Deep dive into a fascinating subject - Jack Ogden is the gold standard when it comes to researching ancient jewelry. His latest book is the capstone to decades of research based on his endless curiosity about how stuff was actually made: the materials, techniques and the labor. His investigations span the 5-odd millennia humans have been digging up precious metals to adorn themselves with, analyzing every aspect of production; mining, refining, fabricating, and finishing. Historians, curators and auction houses have relied on Jack's expertise for decades, and now he has distilled it for the rest of us, many of whom have been waiting (impatiently) for him to finish this book. Fortunately, he is no George RR Martin, and the book is finally out and does not disappoint. It is full of photographs as well as Rhino (a 3-D software program) diagrams showing how complex pieces were put together, which is invaluable for anyone who ever attempted replicating any of these ancient designs. Few of us ever get to see such objects outside of a museum case (the backsides provide invaluable clues), so this is an invaluable resource. His discussion of fakes and forgeries is fascinating: even with modern technology, a skillfully-made and stylistically accurate fake can be notoriously hard to detect. He surmises that as many as 50% of the objects in an exhibition of Greek Gold in the 1960's were fakes. If you are a talented forger, the upside is far greater fabricating antiquities than it is for modern jewelry, or reproductions. The history of fake antiquities is a long one, and suggests that even more sophisticated fakes will emerge in the future. All in all, an excellent book for anyone interested in this topic. If it were possible to give it 10 stars, I would.
Review: Most comprehensive of several similar books by the same author - Great book if it's what you're looking for! I have two other closely related titles by the same author published over the past four decades, and while some of the content is redundant among the three books, this one is definitely the most comprehensive. It the title caught your eye, you're unlikely to regret procuring the book.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #247,680 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #19 in Antique & Collectible Jewelry (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 36 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deep dive into a fascinating subject
*by M***N on April 12, 2024*

Jack Ogden is the gold standard when it comes to researching ancient jewelry. His latest book is the capstone to decades of research based on his endless curiosity about how stuff was actually made: the materials, techniques and the labor. His investigations span the 5-odd millennia humans have been digging up precious metals to adorn themselves with, analyzing every aspect of production; mining, refining, fabricating, and finishing. Historians, curators and auction houses have relied on Jack's expertise for decades, and now he has distilled it for the rest of us, many of whom have been waiting (impatiently) for him to finish this book. Fortunately, he is no George RR Martin, and the book is finally out and does not disappoint. It is full of photographs as well as Rhino (a 3-D software program) diagrams showing how complex pieces were put together, which is invaluable for anyone who ever attempted replicating any of these ancient designs. Few of us ever get to see such objects outside of a museum case (the backsides provide invaluable clues), so this is an invaluable resource. His discussion of fakes and forgeries is fascinating: even with modern technology, a skillfully-made and stylistically accurate fake can be notoriously hard to detect. He surmises that as many as 50% of the objects in an exhibition of Greek Gold in the 1960's were fakes. If you are a talented forger, the upside is far greater fabricating antiquities than it is for modern jewelry, or reproductions. The history of fake antiquities is a long one, and suggests that even more sophisticated fakes will emerge in the future. All in all, an excellent book for anyone interested in this topic. If it were possible to give it 10 stars, I would.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Most comprehensive of several similar books by the same author
*by A***S on August 31, 2025*

Great book if it's what you're looking for! I have two other closely related titles by the same author published over the past four decades, and while some of the content is redundant among the three books, this one is definitely the most comprehensive. It the title caught your eye, you're unlikely to regret procuring the book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Amazing!
*by A***I on August 1, 2024*

As an ancient jewelry NERD, this book ticks off everything I want in a source book! Beautiful images? ✅ Well-researched descriptions that are easy to understand as a relatively new metalsmith/jeweler? ✅ Detailed diagrams that illustrate construction techniques? ✅ A wide variety of information presented without sacrificing a particular section? ✅ This book is EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for, and I HIGHLY recommend it!

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