The Age of Grandeur

"When a new tome by David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti arrives for me to review, I don’t wait. I immediately open it and am completely drawn in by the breadth and depth of their knowledge and the awe-inspiring jewelry featured within their works. Such is the case with their new book The Age of Grandeur (ACC Artbooks, October 2025)." - NouvelleBox
"The Age of Grandeur is a meticulously researched survey of 19th-century jewellery, written by two of the field’s most respected scholars, Daniela Mascetti and David Bennett. These experts understand not just the objects but the historical consciousness behind them and take us on a journey of discovery. The book is intellectually rich yet warm in its tone, and visually sumptuous, offering a definitive perspective on the Classical, Romantic, and early modern aesthetics that shaped the era. " - The Jewellery Editor
"""By now, most of us know that Gen Z is keen on vintage, whether it’s secondhand clothing, wristwatches, or jewels. For a proper education on some of the oldest vintage jewelry around, point your clients in the direction of The Age of Grandeur: The Definitive Guide to 19th-Century Jewellery From the Classical and Romantic to Art Nouveau."" ""Published by ACC Art Books and written by renowned jewelry experts Daniela Mascetti and David Bennett (authors of the seminal reference work Understanding Jewellery), the book features more than 250 images that help trace the evolution of jewelry style during the 1800s. From Napoleonic classicism to Victorian memorial jewels, from the archaeological revival to the naturalistic forms of Art Nouveau, the story of the era’s jewelry is essential reading for anyone seeking greater insights about the themes, styles, and techniques of craftsmanship perfected and treasured by earlier generations.""" - JCK
"The latest from author and jewelry historian Beth Bernstein, this essential style guide serves as both a primer for those new to the vintage category as well as a collector’s companion for passionate fans of say, 1930s Belperron, midcentury David Webb zebra bangles, or the Van Cleef & Arpels zodiac charms of the 1970s. Covering the 1930s to the early 1980s, each section of the book is a mini lesson on the aesthetics and themes that defined each era, highlighting iconic designs, the jewelers who created them, and the women who wore them in life and on camera. " - Gem and Jewel