The volume “Alexei Marco. The Destiny of a Jeweler from Moldova” review historiographical sources on jewelry art study, both worldwide and from Moldova. The historiographic presentation, performed with great professionalism in the use of historical sources, is perfected by the art critic's sensitivity of Liliana Condraticova. The attraction of gold is alchemized, the metal being transformed into art. To simple economic value is added the esthetic human value.