A really fascinating look at the history of earrings and the meanings they have carried in different times and places. Often, so-called "women's stuff" gets ignored or treated like it isn't important, but things like this carry meaning, and I am thrilled to see books like this one treat them with the importance they deserve.

One observation -- better editing would vastly improve the book.

I won't be recommending this for my library to purchase because of the specific nature of my library. But I will be recommending that other libraries buy it, including the two public libraries in my area, a membership library that I belong to and my undergraduate college's library. And I'll be getting a copy for my sister.