Jewels

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JEWELS
Symbols of wealth and power, precious gemstones and metals have been fashioned into dazzling pieces of jewelry to adorn the rich, powerful, and beautiful around the world since the dawn of civilization. This stunning book plunders the vaults of Christie's, one of the world's oldest and most respected auction houses, to present some of the most beautifijl, unique, and expensive jewels ever to have passed through their illustrious doors. Works by famous jewelry houses such as Boucheron, Carrier, Van Cleef & Arpéis, Lalique, Graff, and Chaumet, are included, and each item has been chosen for its originality and beauty, as well as the quality of its gems and craftmanship.
Each piece of jewelry is accompanied by a fascinating narrative that details the designer, owners, and how it was made. From exquisite pieces of historic importance to the most brilliant of modern examples. Jewels illustrates the changing tastes and st)'les in design over the centuries. It features elaborate... Tovább

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JEWELS
Symbols of wealth and power, precious gemstones and metals have been fashioned into dazzling pieces of jewelry to adorn the rich, powerful, and beautiful around the world since the dawn of civilization. This stunning book plunders the vaults of Christie's, one of the world's oldest and most respected auction houses, to present some of the most beautifijl, unique, and expensive jewels ever to have passed through their illustrious doors. Works by famous jewelry houses such as Boucheron, Carrier, Van Cleef & Arpéis, Lalique, Graff, and Chaumet, are included, and each item has been chosen for its originality and beauty, as well as the quality of its gems and craftmanship.
Each piece of jewelry is accompanied by a fascinating narrative that details the designer, owners, and how it was made. From exquisite pieces of historic importance to the most brilliant of modern examples. Jewels illustrates the changing tastes and st)'les in design over the centuries. It features elaborate and formal jewels worn by Josephine, wife of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, free-flowing pieces from the Art Nouveau period of the early 20th century that graced movie stars and socialites, and famously fantastic jewels from the collection of the late Sir Sultan Mohamed Aga Klian III.
Beautifijlly illustrated, Jewels is a comprehensive guide to finest jewelry ever made and a offers a rare opportunity to glimpse some of the most exclusive artifacts ever to have come under the hammer at auction. Vissza