This is a lavish art book with a fascinating collection of antique jewelry and detailed explanations, making for a compelling read. I purchased it on this site and have read it once. ... The Essence of Jewelry: Albion Art's Collection of Supreme Masterpieces Ryō Yamaguchi, a jewelry history researcher, unravels the world-class jewelry collection "Albion Art." The "Albion Art Collection" is a world-class collection where a single Japanese individual has brought numerous valuable European jewelry pieces to Japan. The collector's name is Kazumi Arikawa. This book, with commentary by the leading jewelry history researcher Ryō Yamaguchi, explains the miracle of having such a beautiful collection in Japan, even by global standards. This book will help you understand what truly beautiful and valuable jewelry is. Price: ¥4,000 (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-418-24212-2 A4 variant size, 128 pages First edition, May 5, 2024 The obi (paper band) has a torn section. Otherwise, it is in good condition.