From the earliest times, crowns have served as symbols of religious position and as signifiers of rank. Throughout the centuries and from culture to culture, crowns have varied in shape, material, usage and symbolism. CROWN JEWELLERY gives us an overwhelming overview including many photos of the actual crowns and regalia of the world. This publication highlights the evolution of crowns, different types and forms and their origins, and the precious materials used to make them. Royal events and ceremonies such as weddings, coronations and -funerals are abundantly illustrated with extraordinary photos. In addition to royal ceremonies, the spiritual and religious ceremonies of ordinary life are also highlighted in this abundantly illustrated publication. 很早很早以前,王冠是作为宗教职位和等级的标志。随着世纪交替,文化演变,王冠拥有了多种形状,材质,用途和意义。“王冠珠宝”一书通过全世界大量真实王冠的图片让我们对王冠有了全面的认识。此书着重介绍了王冠的改革,包括不同的类型和形状,王冠的起源,以及制作王冠的稀有材质。此书结合大量的图片说明王冠在皇室重大事件和仪式中的使用,比如婚礼,加冕礼,以及葬礼。除此之外,王冠在日常宗教仪式中的使用,在这本富含插图的著作中也有突出介绍。"