As one explores art galleries of Rome and of Florence, it is difficult to not become immersed in the literally brilliant use of jewelry in Italian Renaissant paintings. Considering the curious fact that many masters, most famously Botticelli, of the time were goldsmiths themselves, it is not surprising that the rebirth did not limit itself to classical genres, language, and philosophy, but also science and beauty as a sign of virtue. The styles of jewelry are depicted, aside from the fascinating use of light and shadow to illustrate the detailed appearance of the objects, to, not simply decorate the sitter or the painting itself, but to mark the amusing changes in fashion and, at times, their symbolic use.