Jewellery Books
Watchprint com Sarl Navitimer Story: The Epic Saga of The Breitling
Book SynopsisNavitimer. A mysterious name at first glance. It is in fact a contraction of two words, which correspond to the two major functions of a revolutionary watch: NAVIgation and TIMER. A chronograph designed for airborne navigation. But much more than that, an exceptional destiny, shaped by extraordinary and visionary actors. From the very beginning of its existence, in 1884, Breitling specialised in time measurement, namely the design of timers and chronographs. It was in the 1930s that the foundations of a close relationship with the world of aviation and aeronautics were laid, under the aegis of Willy Breitling. These ties have remained unbroken ever since. In 1952, in collaboration with the AOPA, the largest aeronautical association of the time, Breitling launched the development of the Navitimer, which offered what no other watch manufacturer had ever proposed: a chronograph combined with a slide rule for aircraft pilots. The Navitimer was available only to AOPA members in 1954, and then marketed to the general public in 1955. For 70 years now, the Navitimer has enjoyed glory, flown into space and weathered crises, integrating numerous evolutions without ever losing its original DNA. It has appealed to several generations of professionals, celebrities and lovers of exceptional watches, undoubtedly earning its status as an icon of watchmaking history. This second book in the Watch Stories series, dedicated to the history of emblematic timepieces, traces its heroic and unique destiny from its creation to the current models.
£35.96
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Omega Highlights
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£23.79
ACC Art Books Bulgari: Treasures of Rome
Book SynopsisA jewel is more than an arrangement of precious stones - it is a story. This is the principle on which Vincent Meylan, author of Christie's: The Jewellery Archives Revealed, Boucheron: The Secret Archives, Van Cleef & Arpels: Treasures and Legends, and Mellerio: Jewellers to the Queens of Europe, has written his latest book. Now, with unparalleled access to the Bulgari archives, Meylan guides us on an intimate journey through the lives of the clients, both famous and infamous, who have given this pre-eminent Mediterranean jeweller their patronage. Paris may be the traditional home of the jeweller elite, but Bulgari embraces its Roman origins. From their early creations, inspired by Byzantine and Islamic architecture, to designs like the Trombino ring and Serpenti bracelets, which are still relevant today, Bulgari gracefully navigates the line between contemporary and timeless. Their client roster reflects their prestige. Nobility and celebrity intermingle; the Countess di Frasso shopped at Bulgari with her Hollywood superstar-beau, Gary Cooper, as did the Infanta Beatriz of Spain and Princess Maria José of Belgium. Richard Burton wooed Elizabeth Taylor with glittering Bulgari jewels, while the decadent marriage of Tyrone Power and Linda Christian featured Bulgari wedding rings. But these jewels tell tales of many genres, not just romance: from exiled Iranian Shahs to Count Cini of Monselice, held for ransom by the SS and released in exchange for Bulgari jewels. Each story is retold with Vincent Meylan's characteristic verve, embellished with original pictures from the archives. Chapters are dedicated to wealthy customers, but also to the stones themselves, tracing the evolution of this iconic Roman company through history, and the development of their jewellery from mine, to workshop, to model.
£55.00
Thames & Hudson Ltd Ruby
Book SynopsisAn ambitious, lavishly illustrated survey of the king of gems, the ruby.Trade Review'Filled with spectacular hand-drawn illustrations from prestigious jewelry houses … essential reading for anyone interested in exploring the world of high jewelry' - .Cent'About as sumptuous as a book can get … a feast for the eyes' - Country & Town House'Wonderful' - Cheshire Magazine'The extensive research in this outsize format along with the number and quality of photographs make these books collector’s items in their own right and one that no gem library will be without. No doubt Hardy’s trio of volumes will be on every gem-hound’s wish list - along with shelves strong enough to support these weighty tomes. A fail-proof gift for jewellery and gem fans just in time for Christmas' - The Jewellery Editor, of 'Ruby', 'Emerald' and 'Sapphire'
£68.00
Simon & Schuster Ltd If Jewels Could Talk
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£17.09
Editions Flammarion A Dictionary of Wonders: Van Cleef & Arpels
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£52.50
Thames & Hudson Ltd Cartier and Islamic Art
Book SynopsisA sumptuous exploration of the influence of the Islamic arts on Cartier's jewelry.Trade Review'As elegant as the topic itself… Absorb the in-depth research on this fascinating topic or merely feast your eyes on this bonanza of beautiful objects to be found in this book' - The Jewellery EditorTable of ContentsForewords by Pierre-Alexis Dumas, Cyrille Vigneron, Agustín Arteaga, Olivier Gabet and Pierre Rainero CATALOGUE Cartier – The Story Pascale Lepeu A Journey into the Cartier Archives Violette Petit The “Revelation” of Islamic Arts: a Path to Modernity? Judith Henon-Raynaud and Évelyne Possémé Exquisite Manuscripts and Inlaid Objects: Reconstructing Louis Cartier’s Collection of Islamic Art Judith Henon-Raynaud Cartier and India: a Source of Formal and Technical Renewal Évelyne Possémé Cartier’s lexicon of forms: Abstractions, the ‘Arab’ Style, and the ‘Persian’ Style Heather Ecker An Exploration of Islamic Aesthetic Influence on Cartier’s Graphics, 1909-1940 Sarah Schleuning APPENDIX Check list of exhibited works (with illustrations) Comprehensive list of Louis Cartier’s collection (with illustrations)
£38.40
Bonnier Books Ltd Cartier: The Story Behind the Style
Book SynopsisCartier: The Story Behind the Style is a beautifully illustrated, handbag-sized visual history of one of the world's most iconic brands. From the brand's inception in Paris in 1847, Cartier has been the go-to jeweller for the world's most stylish set. Filled with photographs and information from the company's 175 years, go behind the scenes to discover the story of how Cartier became synonymous with luxury. Chart the rise of the famous jeweller and watchmaker from humble beginnings in 19th-century Paris to the slick empire it is today. Discover how the ambitious Cartier family broke fresh ground in design, enchanted maharajas and presidents, struck up strategic creative partnerships, and became a household name with iconic designs such as the Panthère, Tank and Love bracelet. Cartier: The Story Behind the Style is the perfect book for any fashion or jewellery lover. Also available, Tiffany & Co.: The Story Behind the Style
£11.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Rolex
Book SynopsisIn this virtual catalog of Rolex wristwatches, collectors and buyers will find 3,621 wristwatches in over 14 different model lines.
£51.19
Thames & Hudson Ltd Jewels and Jewelry
Book SynopsisAn impeccably researched and inspiring insight into the evolution of jewellery through the ages, explored through sumptuous photography of pieces drawn from the V&A’s outstanding collection.Trade Review'An impeccably researched and inspiring survey of jewellery through the ages' - The JewellerTable of ContentsIntroduction • 1. Part I: Materials • Part II: Chronology of Style: The Middle Ages to 1700 • The Eighteenth Century • The Nineteenth Century • The Twentieth Century • The Twenty-first Century • Part III: Manufacturing and Distribution
£25.20
Bonnier Books Ltd Tiffany & Co.: The Story Behind the Style
Book SynopsisTiffany & Co.: The Story Behind the Style is a beautifully illustrated, handbag-sized visual history of one of the world's most iconic brands. Open the world's most famous little blue box to discover the story of Tiffany & Co. since its founding in 1837. Packed with photographs and information from the company's 185 years, get a glimpse of the legendary designs that have made Tiffany & Co. a household name. Starting in New York City in 1837, you will discover just how far plucky upstart Charles Lewis Tiffany went to be crowned the King of Diamonds. It is a tale of fortunes won and lost, the discovery of new gems and design talent, and the making of some of the most iconic jewels of our times - including the classic Tiffany engagement ring. Tiffany & Co.: The Story Behind the Style is the perfect gift for any fashion or jewellery lover. Also available: Cartier: The Story Behind the Style
£11.69
ACC Art Books Adorning Fashion: The History of Costume
Book SynopsisCostume jewellery is commonly understood to mean fashionable yet affordable adornments made from non-precious material. Originating in in mid-1700s France with the rise of the bourgeoise, the earliest 'costume jewellery' mimicked fine jewellery styles. Since then, costume jewellery has always been evolving. From Victorian sentimentalism to the mass-produced ornaments available today, costume jewellery has developed into an artform in its own right. An encyclopaedic study of its history is long overdue. Flush with expert information, identification tips and historical anecdotes, Adorning Fashion explores the development of costume jewellery across the past four centuries. The styles of each era - Victorian, Edwardian, Arts & Crafts, Jugenstil, Art Nouveau, and each decade of the twentieth century - are given individual attention. Production methods are also explained in depth. Alloys and gilded electroplating can mimic silver and gold, while the refraction index of treated glass can, to the untrained eye, be mistaken for diamond. Adorning Fashion discusses the contributions of a remarkable roster of designers and innovators, including Kokichi Mikimoto, Arthur L. Liberty, Carlo Giuliano, René Lalique, Elizabeth Bonté, the Castellani brothers, Jean Fouquet, Jean Després, Fulco di Verdura, Jean Schlumberger, Salvador Dalí, Miriam Haskell, Lina Baretti, Countess Cissy Zoltowska, Line Vautrin, Kenneth Jay Lane, Francisco Rebajes, Diane Love, Christian Dior, Balenciaga, Chanel, Van Cleef & Arpels, Paco Rabanne, Yves Saint Laurent, Napier, Haskell, Trifari, Brania, Bulgari, Versace and more.Trade Review'You will find full-page photos of jaw-dropping pieces that challenge your eye as to whether the pieces are real or not. Identification tips and historical anecdotes are given throughout the book. This is a wonderful gift for those who love to be pleasantly surprised' -- Forbes.com"The book serves as a thorough overview and discusses the contributions of a remarkable roster of designers and innovators, from Salvador Dalí to Balenciaga and Versace." -- Tatler“From the outset, costume jewellery paralleled the styles of its more precious counterparts…In her beautifully illustrated, fact-filled book author Deanna Farneti Cera offers a comprehensive guide to the topic.” -- Phyllis Schiller, Rapaport Magazine.
£48.00
Editions Flammarion Antique French Jewelry 18001950
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive overview, organized by material and period, allows the reader to distinguish, appraise, and date French jewelry from 1800‒1950.This highly accessible guide offers a detailed panorama charting the evolution of French jewelry created between the Consulate period in the 1800s through to the 1950s. Iconic examples include Onyx cameos, “dormeuses” earrings in rose gold, an Art Deco solitaire, a sapphire “you and me” ring, a diamond “shaker” brooch, and an emerald “negligee” necklace.Entries are organized by period, and include primary sources of inspiration and characteristics, designers, materials, gemstones, and types of jewelry. Completed with an overview of the key design houses and artists who have left their mark on the jewelry industry since 1800, along with detailed advice for buying and maintaining pieces, this practical reference—richly illustrated with photographs and archival do
£17.00
Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd Designers and Jewellery 1850-1940: Jewellery and
Book SynopsisA glittering display of the Fitzwilliam Museum’s finest pieces of jewellery and metalwork. The Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, holds stunning examples of jewellery and metalwork from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This exceptional period of design covers the neo-Gothic and historicist designs of the mid- to late nineteenth century, the groundbreaking work of British Arts and Crafts designers, sinuous curves influenced by the European Art Nouveau movement and the structural modernity of the 1930s. The collection contains jewellery by some of the finest historicist designers, including the Castellani and Giuliano families and John Brogden, as well as a spectacular decanter by William Burges. There are important pieces of jewellery and silver by the most famous of Arts and Crafts designers, including C.R. Ashbee, Henry Wilson, Gilbert Marks and John Paul Cooper. Unique pieces designed by the artist Charles Ricketts hold a special place in the history of queer art in Britain, having been designed for his friends Katherine Bradley and Edith Cooper, a couple known collectively as Michael Field. Modernist silver is represented by leaders of the field Omar Ramsden and H.G. Murphy. This beautifully illustrated volume reproduces 70 of the Museum’s most important pieces from this period, many previously unpublished, with comparative illustrations of some of the original designs. Importantly, the book is arranged chronologically by designer and includes biographies, a description of their work and how it changed over time, as well as commentary about the specific works in the Museum’s collection. The book brings together for the first time the Fitzwilliam’s exceptionally fine holdings of jewellery and metalwork from this highly popular and fruitful period of design.Table of ContentsDirector’s Foreword Foreword Acknowledgements Introduction Designers Catalogue Glossary Notes Bibliography Index
£18.00
International Jewelry Publications,U.S. Gemstone Buying Guide
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£16.79
Metropolitan Museum of Art Jewelry: The Body Transformed
Book SynopsisA cross-cultural examination of jewelry spanning 5,000 years that investigates not only the objects themselves but also the bodies they decorated As an art form, jewelry is defined primarily through its connection to and interaction with the body—extending it, amplifying it, accentuating it, distorting it, concealing it, or transforming it. But how is the meaning of jewelry bound to the body that wears it? Establishing six different modes of ornamenting the body—Deconstructed, Divine, Regal, Idealized, Alluring, and Resplendent—this artfully designed book illustrates how these various definitions of the body give meaning to the jewelry that adorns it. More than 200 examples of exceptional jewelry and ornaments, created across the globe from antiquity to the present, are shown alongside paintings and sculptures of bejeweled bodies to demonstrate the social, political, and aesthetic role of jewelry. From earflares of warrior heroes in Pre-Columbian Peru to designs by Yves Saint-Laurent, these precious and most intimate works of art provide insight not only about the wearer but also into the designers, artisans, and cultures that produced them.Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University PressExhibition Schedule:The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (11/12/18–02/24/19)
£38.00
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Lea Stein Jewelry
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£33.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Rolex Highlights
Book SynopsisThis is a history and photo gallery of the world's most successful luxury wristwatch brand.
£23.79
Thames & Hudson Ltd Emerald
Book SynopsisAs befits a prized gemstone that is twenty times rarer than diamond, this title features pieces worn by celebrities ranging from filmstars to royalty, all alongside classic images of emeralds from art, advertising and fashion. It showcases more than forty of the world's most significant and famous pieces of emerald jewelry.Trade Review'Stunningly illustrated, with contributions from Vogue Italia editor Franca Sozzani, author Jonathan Self and jewelry specialist Joanna Hardy, Emerald the book promises to showcase this storied stone in extraordinary detail' - Vanity Fair'Glittering' - Wall Street Journal'With its rich, emerald silk cover and gold-foil blocking, Emerald is one of the season's most covetable coffee-table additions' - Financial Times'Lavish ... colour photos make palpable the jaw-dropping opulence of the 187-carat Mackay Emerald and other historic pieces' - Sotheby's Magazine'The extensive research in this outsize format along with the number and quality of photographs make these books collector’s items in their own right and one that no gem library will be without. No doubt Hardy’s trio of volumes will be on every gem-hound’s wish list - along with shelves strong enough to support these weighty tomes. A fail-proof gift for jewellery and gem fans just in time for Christmas' - The Jewellery Editor, of 'Ruby', 'Emerald' and 'Sapphire'
£68.00
Thames & Hudson Ltd Maison Goossens
Book SynopsisA celebration of the prestigious house famed for its collaborations with Chanel, Balenciaga and Yves Saint Laurent.Table of ContentsI Creation II Transformation III Transmission
£36.00
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Rosary Collectors Guide
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£27.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Omega Designs
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£46.74
International Jewelry Publications,U.S. Gold Platinum Palladium Silver Other Jewelry
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£18.89
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Movado History
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£65.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Patek Philippe
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£85.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Rolex Story
Book SynopsisA history of the world's most famous wristwatch manufacturer, known as the "watch with crown."
£31.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Collectors Guide to Herkimer Diamonds Schiffer
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Elgin Trench Watches of the Great War
Book SynopsisExplores the military wristwatches produced during WWI for the United States military use.
£51.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Art Deco Bakelite Jewelry Boxes
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£31.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Zuni Jewelry
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£10.79
International Jewelry Publications,U.S. Exotic Gems
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£16.79
International Jewelry Publications,U.S. Rare Gemstones
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£18.89
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Time in Gold
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£58.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Antique Sweetheart Jewelry
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£23.79
Thames & Hudson Ltd Jeweled Splendours of the Art Deco Era
Book SynopsisMasterworks of the modern jeweler’s art from Art Deco-era Paris.
£45.00
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Eddy Hulbert Silversmith Artistry in Dryhead
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£29.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Identifying Avon Jewelry
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£27.19
Arnoldsche Rings of the 20th and 21st Centuries: The Alice
Book SynopsisThe Alice and Louis Koch Collection of finger rings was originally collated by a jeweller from Frankfurt am Main, once described as the German 'Cartier and Faberge'. By 1909 the collection comprised 1,722 rings from Antiquity to 1900. Rene Lalique, a contemporary of the time, was included, undoubtedly as a moderniser of the ring form. In the past twenty-five years the fourth generation of the family continued where Louis Koch and his wife Alice left off and expanded the collection to include rings from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. This publication will present the complete collection of contemporary rings, now kept in the Swiss National Museum, Zurich. Nearly 600 rings by artist jewellers from around the world document how these miniature works of art have become modern sculptures showcasing new materials and techniques, daring designs and current themes. Text in English and German.
£56.25
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Automatic Wristwatches from Switzerland
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£58.39
ACC Art Books Winged Beauty: The Butterfly Jewellery Art of
Book Synopsis"When you land on this book, if you do not yet have an appreciation of butterflies or Chan’s workmanship, after reading, it will leave you in awe of both."—Beth Bernstein, Forbes “When I was a young boy, butterflies were flying colours – I knew not their name. Then butterflies became the Butterfly Lovers: a tragedy, a love story, a symbol of eternal love. As I grew older, I found them to embody the words of a great philosopher: life is but a dream; only we need to decide whether we want it to be the dream of a man, or the dream of a butterfly. I could not decide, and so I became The Butterfly Man.” – Wallace Chan Father of The Wallace Cut – an illusionary three-dimensional gemstone carving technique – and The Wallace Chan Porcelain – a ground-breaking material five times stronger than steel – Wallace Chan is a guiding light in the world of jewellery design. Always innovating, always testing boundaries with his materials and technique, Chan’s creations are as stunning as they are intricate. Compiled by jewellery experts, this book explores the cultural and personal significance of Wallace Chan’s most famous emblem: the butterfly. Winged Beauty: The Butterfly Jewellery Art of Wallace Chan features approximately 30 of his finest pieces. Enter a butterfly house of colourful gems, with brooches and necklaces so delicate they might have flown down and alighted on the page.Trade Review"Demonstrating both achievements, his signature bejeweled butterflies are the subject of a new book, Winged Beauty: The Butterfly Jewellery Art of Wallace Chan. In it, five jewelry experts discuss his technical advances as well as the artistry of these jeweled fantasies and Chan’s creative process. Illuminating the tome are color photos that bring the beauty of his pieces to life.” - Phyllis Schiller, Rapaport"When you land on this book, if you do not yet have an appreciation of butterflies or Chan’s workmanship, after reading, it will leave you in awe of both." - Beth Bernstein, Forbes
£29.75
ACC Art Books Understanding Jewellery: The 20th Century
Book Synopsis"Understanding Jewellery is a love letter to glorious pieces from the last hundred years." —M. J. Rose, The Adventurine "An enjoyably scholarly romp through the past and a feast for the eyes for the novice and the consummate jewelry fan and collector."—Beth Bernstein, Forbes "A must-have coffee table book for jewellery aficionados..." —Elisa Vallata, Departures International "As with stocks, education is the way to begin. There are many excellent books on the jewelry market, but start with Understanding Jewellery, the industry bible by two former Sotheby’s jewelry executives, David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti." —Bloomberg Understanding Jewellery, by authors David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti, is often described as the must-have jewellery book of our time – a ‘Bible’ in the jewellery trade. First published in 1989, it has remained in print ever since, amassing a loyal following of devotees who admire its detailed information and stunning imagery. In this new work, Bennett and Mascetti have taken the original concept of Understanding Jewellery a stage further. Now, with the benefit of 20 years of hindsight, they have concentrated on the 20th century alone by conducting a detailed survey of each decade, identifying the key players, trends and movements. The book is an encyclopedic history of the various forms, techniques and materials employed by the companies and individuals who defined jewellery in the 20th century. Most significantly, this book includes a new set of photographs, which make Understanding Jewellery: The Twentieth Century one of the most dazzling, absorbing and varied collections of jewellery images ever assembled in a book. This large format hardback volume is a perfect gift for all lovers of jewellery and the definitive guide for those who desire a deeper understanding of the subject. Trade Review"[A] beautifully illustrated book by David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti..." - Phyllis Schiller, Rapaport"Understanding The Jewellery is a love letter to glorious pieces from the last hundred years." - M. J. Rose, The Adventurine"An enjoyably scholarly romp through the past and a feast for the eyes for the novice and the consummate jewelry fan and collector." - Beth Bernstein,, Forbes"The new volume covers the most distinguished designers of the 20th century—including Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Bulgari, and Tiffany & Co.—and is sure to be a reference for years to come." - Victoria Gomelsky, JCK"A must-have coffee table book for jewellery aficionados, ACC ART BOOKS’ new Understanding Jewellery: The 20th Century offers a comprehensive overview of the brands, trends and techniques that defined the jewellery world in the century past." - Elisa Vallata, Departures International"As with stocks, education is the way to begin. There are many excellent books on the jewelry market, but start with Understanding Jewellery, the industry bible by two former Sotheby’s jewelry executives, David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti." - Kristen Shirley, Bloomberg"More than a coffee table book, the authors take the reader on a journey through the ages with a lesson in history, focusing on fashion and jewellery." - The Australian Gemmologist"Understanding Jewellery, The 20th Century is a monumental book by David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti." - Hedendaagse sieraden
£48.00
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Creating Beauty
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£43.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Breitling Highlights
Book SynopsisBreitling is known for its characteristically masculine wristwatches and the book presents the most important models in Breitling history.
£23.79
Editions Flammarion The Cartier Tank Watch
Book SynopsisAn esteemed professional with fifty years of experience in the luxury industry, Franco Cologni is president of the eponymous Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d'Arte dedicated to métiers d'art and cofounder of the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship. He has authored numerous reference works on watchmaking and jewelry, including The Mastery of Time and The Beauty of Time.
£48.75
APERTURE The Design Issue
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£18.95
Editions Flammarion Cartier: Beautés du Monde: High Jewelry and
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£63.75
Editions Flammarion Divine Jewels
Book SynopsisDiscover the dazzling treasures of one of the world’s most prominent jewelry collectors, hailed by Forbes as “the man with the most valuable jewelry collection you never knew existed.”This volume illuminates the vision of Kazumi Arikawa, a Japanese collector and dealer, and the founder and president of Albion Art. Throughout his career, he has pursued the world’s most dazzling gems, acquiring rare pieces from all eras with incomparable artistic and historical value, including an important number of royal jewels from across Europe and the largest collection of historical tiaras.For Kazumi Arikawa, who spent several years as a Buddhist monk, jewelry art is a spiritual journey—an exaltation of emotions and a celebration of universal beauty, which he has made it his mission to spread across the world through publications and exhibitions. In Japanese culture, this veneration of beauty is closely linked to the purity of the soul.
£63.75
Getty Trust Publications Looking at Jewelry (Looking at series) - A Guide
Book SynopsisThe fascination with personal adornment is universal. It is a preoccupation that is primal, instinctive, and uniquely human. 'Jewelry' encompasses a seemingly endless number of ornaments produced across time and in all cultures. The range of materials and techniques used in its construction is extraordinary, even revolutionary, with new substances and methods of fabrication added with every generation. In any given society, master artisans have devoted their time, energy and talent to the fine art of jewellery making, creating some of the most spectacular objects known to humankind. This volume, geared toward jewellery makers, scholars, scientists, students and fashionistas alike, begins with a lively introduction that offers a cultural history of jewellery and its production. The main text provides information on the most common, iconic and culturally significant forms of jewellery and also covers materials, techniques, and manufacturing processes. Containing eighty colour illustrations, this guide will be invaluable to all those wishing to increase their understanding and enjoyment of the art of jewellery.
£16.14
