Famous Jewelry Collectors
Title | Famous Jewelry Collectors PDF eBook |
Author | Stefano Papi |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 208 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9780500285121 |
A tour of the famous gem and jewelry collections of some of history's wealthiest or most famous people shares the stories behind the pieces owned by such figures as the Duchess of Windsor, Barbara Hutton, and Ava Gardner. Reprint.
The Impossible Collection of Jewelry
Title | The Impossible Collection of Jewelry PDF eBook |
Author | Vivienne Becker |
Publisher | Assouline Publishing |
Total Pages | 6 |
Release | 2013-02-01 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1614280584 |
In this magnificent collection of the most spectacular jewels of the twentieth century, fine jewelry historian Vivienne Becker selects the quintessential bijoux that represent the milestones of jewelry design of the last one hundred years. From Art Nouveau to the brink of the new millennium, Becker’s selections range from the Wiener Werkstätte and Tiffany Studios, Egyptian-inspired Art Deco masterpieces by Cartier and midcentury designs by Verdura for Chanel, exquisite creations by DeBeers, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Graff, to modern designs from a new generation of innovative artists. A new addition to Assouline’s Ultimate Collection, this beautiful volume is a must-have for fine jewelry collectors and lovers of precious objects. Sparkling with stunning photography, this hand-bound luxury limited edition features hand-tipped images and is presented in a linen clamshell case.
Famous Jewelry Collectors
Title | Famous Jewelry Collectors PDF eBook |
Author | Stefano Papi |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 216 |
Release | 1999-10 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN |
"Illustrated throughout with color photographs of superb jewelry and archival shots of the bejeweled collectors, this volume is essential for everyone with an interest in society, collecting, and the very finest of jewels."--BOOK JACKET.
Vintage Jewelry Design
Title | Vintage Jewelry Design PDF eBook |
Author | Caroline Cox |
Publisher | Lark Books (NC) |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Costume jewelry |
ISBN | 9781600597145 |
Recounts more than 100 years of design history, accompanied by archive images, fashion photography, and specially commissioned illustrations of period pieces.
20th Century Jewelry & the Icons of Style
Title | 20th Century Jewelry & the Icons of Style PDF eBook |
Author | Stefano Papi |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2016-09-27 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | 0500519005 |
“Worthwhile, both for the sumptuous jewelry and for the stunning lifestyle photographs.” —Society of Jewelry Historians For many centuries, collecting precious jewels was the province of kings and queens, emperors, and maharajas. But in the aftermath of the First World War, royal gems passed into the hands of a different kind of elite that included celebrities and a coterie that reveled in a nouveau riche whirl. Changes in fashion and the rise of Art Deco style led them to reset pieces or commission exquisite contemporary designs. Authors Stefano Papi and Alexandra Rhodes explore this dazzling era via profiles of eleven glamorous women who built up astonishing jewelry collections in the mid-twentieth century. This revised and updated edition includes two new chapters that explore the lives and jewels of Ganna Walska and Hélene Rochas. The authors reveal the remarkable stories behind the jewels and their collectors. Not only do they bring to life the worlds in which these women moved, but they also describe the gems in detail and chronicle the work of the leading jewelers of the day, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Harry Winston. The book is illustrated with gorgeous close-up photography of the jewels as well as drawings of the original designs, and includes portraits of the collectors by Beaton, Horst, and other leading photographers of the time.
European Designer Jewelry
Title | European Designer Jewelry PDF eBook |
Author | Ginger Moro |
Publisher | Schiffer Publishing |
Total Pages | 326 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN |
The dramatic evolution of 20th century European jewelry design, documenting the innovative trends, sources, and makers. Artists' limited-edition creations, as well as fashion and costume jewelry, are explored through the well-researched text, over 700 wonderful photos and vintage prints. Biographical sketches are provided for the artists and couturiers who worked closely with the fashion designers.
Rings
Title | Rings PDF eBook |
Author | Diana Scarisbrick |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Rings |
ISBN | 9780500291122 |
The author considers rings in all their forms and makes their context come alive through paintings, drawings and vivid quotations.