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Watches, a Guide by Hodinkee
Benjamin Clymer
Assouline, 2019

Over a short ten-year time-span, Hodinkee has positioned itself as the preeminent and most distinguished destination for modern and vintage wristwatch enthusiasts. Exiting a career in finance, Ben Clymer decided to fuse his horological and writing passions in order to start a blog discussing everything from new products to vintage wristwatch auctions. Titling his endeavor after the Czech word hodinky, which means ‘little watch,’ Clymer sought to create a platform that was casual and accessible to all levels of enthusiasts?within a few years The New York Times dubbed him the “High Priest of Horology.” What started as a humble blog quickly transformed into a full-fledged magazine and e-comm hub for some of the world’s leading watch brands. Celebrating the decade milestone since Hodinkee’s founding, this book captures the storied expertise of the world’s leading experts on time. With chapters breaking down chronographs, dive watches, high design, and horological icons, this book is a connoisseur’s compendium for the timepiece veterans and novices alike.

English - 300 Pages - 25 cm x 3 cm x 33 cm - 2.59Kg
ISBN: 9781614288657

Voyage Through Time: The Masis Collection of Horological Masterpieces

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Voyage Through Time: The Masis Collection of Horological Masterpieces
Richard Chadwick
Unicorn PG, 2021

The Masis Collection is one of the most comprehensive privately owned assemblages of pocket watches in the world. Focusing on the watch as a work of art, it encompasses over four hundred years of the watchmaker’s, enameller’s, and goldsmith’s craft. Featuring some of the earliest surviving portable timepieces, the collection includes watches that can be considered among the greatest European miniature works of art ever created. A lush and diverse collection, it is particularly rich in examples of gloriously painted Geneva enamels, particularly those of the Huaud family working in the Baroque period. Its strength also lies in the breathtakingly beautiful enamel watches made for export to China and Turkey in the early years of the nineteenth century.

Written by renowned watch specialist Richard Chadwick, A Voyage Through Time takes the reader on a journey through the development of the mechanical watch, showing how the artistic progression of watch case decoration moved hand in hand with the styles of larger European artistic movements. Lavishly illustrated with more than two hundred full-color images, the book is a rich exploration of masterpieces in watchmaking through the centuries.

English - 416 Pages - 23.5 cm x 4.57 cm x 32.39 cm - 3.65 Kg
ISBN: 9781913491024

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Vacheron Constantin, Artists of Time
Franco Cologni
Flammarion, 2015

This volume commemorates Vacheron Constantin’s uninterrupted 260-year history devoted to watchmaking excellence. Geneva-based Vacheron Constantin has maintained its reputation for producing exceptional timepieces, from its first watch circa 1760 to its extraordinary mechanical watches of today. Highly collectible, these prestigious timepieces are conceived as much to seduce by their elegance as to provide precision timekeeping. With specially commissioned photographs, the book traces the rich history of the manufacture and includes an informative catalog of timepieces and a guide to the watchmaker’s art. An unwavering commitment to excellence is the firm’s hallmark; the heritage of 260 years of unique artistic and technical expertise.

English - 356 Pages - 25.68 cm x 3.84 cm x 29.64 cm - 2.68 Kg
ISBN: 9782080202246

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Shaun Leane
Joanna Hardy, Claire Wilcox, Vivienne Becker
ACC Art Books, 2020

Introduction from Shaun Leane and essays by three esteemed authors: Joanna Hardy, Claire Wilcox and Vivienne Becker Featuring multiple, stunning, unseen photographs by world renowned photographers. A comprehensive visual record of the life's work of this renowned jewelry designer, known for his work with Alexander McQueen. An exceptional book, printed to the highest standards.

Celebrated world-wide for his modern romantic jewels that push the boundaries of contemporary design, Shaun Leane has been responsible for creating a new genre of jewelry; precious, poetic, with a sense of eternity, yet relevant to today's world. Illustrated with a breath-taking combination of high fashion shots and detailed close-ups of the pieces themselves. Captured by photographers Nick Knight, Robert Fairer and Chris Moore, along with a dedicated photo essay of unseen backstage images recorded by Leane's close friend Ann Ray.

Shaun Leane is introduced by the jeweler himself, then divided into three distinct parts: His heritage and training, by Joanna Hardy; reflections on Leane's famous collaboration with Alexander McQueen, by Claire Wilcox; and his modern classic commercial jewelry style, by Vivienne Becker. Altogether, this book provides a vital overview of an artist that will be of interest to anyone who follows the contemporary jewelry and fashion scene.

English - 320 Pages - 26.24 cm x 3.76 cm x 33.55 cm - 2.81 Kg
ISBN: 9781788840736

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Rolex Passion
Mondani Family
Guido Mondani Editore, 2017

Rolex Passion is a book that illustrates and describes all vintage and modern models, including timepieces introduced at Baselworld 2017. Rolex Passion takes the reader on a journey through the entire production of watches and illustrates the history and the main technical features of all the references. The preface is written by Roman Sharf, a dealer of new and second wrist luxury watches in Philadelphia. He is esteemed throughout the world and has great experience in the watch market.

Italian/English - 352 Pages - 25.5 cm x 31.5 cm - 2.6 kg
ISBN: 9788894066906

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Rolex in Gold and Platinum
Giorgia Mondani
Guido Mondani Editore, 2016

This book is about all Rolex watches in gold (yellow, white and pink) and platinum, both modern and vintage models. It is an updated and complete edition which provides technical details, history, scrutinized descriptions, high quality images and updated prices of every Rolex in gold and platinum.

Italian/English - 276 Pages - 25.5 cm x 31.5 cm - 2.7 kg
ISBN: 9788894066937

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Rolex Encyclopedia (3 vol)
Giorgia Mondani
Guido Mondani Editore, 2019

The Rolex Encyclopedia is the most complete guide to vintage and modern Rolex timepieces ever made. It includes all Rolexes produced since 1905. The Encyclopedia by Mondani consists of three individual books totaling 648 pages in which each watch is described in detail with technical stats, new images, and current prices. The Rolex Encyclopedia includes never before seen pictures, original advertisements, unprinted information, and a lot of interesting rarities. The Rolex Encyclopedia provides the value of all vintage Rolex watches based on their condition, as well as the current retailer prices of all watches in production. Regarding the models in production, prices of second-wrist watches are also given.

Italian/English - 648 Pages - 25.5 cm x 31.5 cm - 4.42 Kg
ISBN: 9788890372377

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René Boivin Jewelry
Françoise Cailles
Quartet Books, 1994

René Boivin comes from a family of clothiers. He apprenticed with one of his brothers who became a goldsmith at the end of the 1880s. In 1893, Boivin left his studio in rue Saint Anastase to settle in rue de Turbigo. In the same year, he married Jeanne Poiret, sister of the couturier Paul Poiret, with whom he worked hand in hand until his death. By resuming her name and the reins of the house, she will become the first woman jewelry designer to be recognized in the 20th century. clip-boivin-or-perlesbis René Boivin, gold and pearl mask clip René Boivin s daring and originality very quickly set him apart from the jewelers of the time. He prefers clean shapes and raw materials to the overloaded and shiny trend of the moment. He mainly creates to order using the old jewelry of his clients. His creative power lies in his passion for the arts and it is as a collector that he created his jewelry like works. The most striking example remains this unique piece produced between 1910 and 1915 with the chiseled technique, a clip in the shape of a grimacing mask inspired by Chinese theater whose hair is made up of a cascade of pearls. Around 500 color illustrations

English - 399 Pages - 24cm x 2.8 cm x32 cm - 2.88 Kg
ISBN: 9780704370906

Read My Pins, Stories From a Diplomat's jewel Box

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Read My Pins, Stories From a Diplomat's jewel Box
Madeleine Albright
Harper/Melcher media, 2009

New from New York Times bestselling author and former secretary of state Madeleine Albright, Read My Pins is a story and celebration of how one woman’s jewelry collection was used to make diplomatic history. Exploring the use of the pin or brooch as a means of personal and diplomatic expression and featuring a gallery of fascinating photographs, this unique, intimate, and revealing biography offers a whole new side of Secretary Albright, one of our most beloved public servants.

English - 176 Pages - 22 cm x 2.39 cm x 24.44 cm – 1 Kg
ISBN: 9780060899189

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Raymond Templier, le bijou modern
Mouillefarine
Norma, 2005

" Les créations de Raymond Templier dans le bijou appartiennent vraiment à notre époque, au même titre qu'un poème de Paul Valéry, qu'une construction de Le...› Lire la suite Corbusier ou de Mallet-Stevens, qu'une toile cubiste de Braque ou de Picasso ". C'est ainsi qu'en 1932 est perçu par Paul Sentenac dans La Renaissance de l'art français celui qu'on surnomme " l'architecte du bijou ". Fils et petit-fils de joailliers parisiens, Raymond Templier (1891-1968) embrasse l'aventure d'une génération, celle de l'Union des artistes modernes (UAM), dont il est l'un des fondateurs avec René Herbst, Robert Mallet-Stevens, Francis Jourdain et Hélène Henry. Dans les Salons et les grandes expositions internationales, notamment celles de 1925 et de 1937, il se fait remarquer pour son style novateur et sa technique : des formes épurées, des lignes géométriques, l'emploi de matières inédites, des motifs abstraits qui s'inspirent du monde contemporain. La carrière de Templier illustre cette période où peintres, architectes, décorateurs, graphistes, orfèvres, tels Léger, Chareau, Cassandre ou Puiforcat, marchent main dans la main et œuvrent pour les mêmes clients audacieux. Parmi les commanditaires du joaillier, Marcel L'Herbier, Yvonne Printemps, Sacha Guitry, le couturier Jacques Lelong, le maharaja d'Indore, la baronne Gourgaud... Signe particulier, l'orfèvre est aussi sportif. On le croise aux 24 Heures du Mans, sur les courts ou dans les stades, carnet de croquis et crayon à la main, sans cesse en train de dessiner. Pour L'Auto ou L'Equipe, pour le Club alpin français ou Roland-Garros, il conçoit trophées, médailles et affiches. Dans cette monographie, la première consacrée à Raymond Templier, plus de six cents bagues, broches, bracelets, pendants, colliers, boîtes et étuis sont répertoriés, qui témoignent de la vision de ce créateur, inspiré et exigeant.

French - 256 Pages -24 cm x 2.39 cm x 31.4 cm - 1.5 Kg
ISBN: 9782909283920

Marina B, l'art de la joaillerie et son design

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Marina B, l'art de la joaillerie et son design
Collectif
Skira, 2003

Ce livre retrace les principales étapes de la création de Marina Bulgari, un retour dans ses souvenirs qu'elle a accepté de nous livrer avec toute sa générosité. Nous redécouvrons alors ce feu d'artifice d'inventions, de recherches, de trouvailles, ces joies et ces déceptions alternées qu'elle a bien voulu revivre pour nous. Cette grande dame nous a laissé lever le rideau de la scène brillante sur laquelle elle évolue avec tant d'élégance depuis 1978, pour nous faire pénétrer dans les coulisses d'une formidable aventure, sa grande contribution à la renaissance du bijou à la fin du XXe siècle. Regarder à nouveau avec l'œil neuf d'aujourd'hui ces créations, en comprendre la genèse, pénétrer les secrets de l'extraordinaire magicienne qui les a enfantés, voilà le fil conducteur de cet ouvrage. En tournant les pages de ses souvenirs et de ses dessins préparatoires, Marina Bulgari nous fait partager son enthousiasme, sa passion et ses émotions dans le sillage de cette quête inassouvie, de cette créativité qui constamment l'anime.

French - 232 Pages - 25.7 cm x 2.3 cm x 30.7 cm - 1.77 Kg
ISBN: 9788884916389

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Les plus belles pendules françaises
Adolphe Schapiro, Tardy
Tardy, 1994

The Finest French Pendulum Clocks presents an illustrated history of French pendulum-clocks, between the time of Louis XIV and the Empire, through their stylistic evolution. It is far from easy to distinguish between a real 18th century clock and a 19th century imitation, properly estimating its commercial value, to which contribute the beauty of the decoration, the quality of materials, the presence of the original clockwork, the state of conservation, the rarity of the piece and its artistry.

French/English - 390 Pages - 24 cm x 32.5 cm - 2 Kg
ISBN: 9788859610809

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Les Maharajas inoubliables
Jaiwant, Kapoor
Charles Moreau/Roli, 2004

298 photographies en noir et blanc, patiemment rassemblées, identifiées, restaurées, commentées provenant de collections privées, des meilleures photothèques du monde ou découvertes « dans les greniers poussiéreux ou les sous-sols humides des palais »… En six chapitres ce livre somptueusement mis en page témoigne d’une époque à jamais révolue. 2004, 31 x 31 cm., cartonnage illustré de l’éditeur, jaquette et emboîtage illustrés, 276 pages.

French - 276 Pages - 31 cm x 2.6 cm x 31 cm – 3 Kg
ISBN: 9782909458205

Les arts joailliers, métiers d'excellence

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Les arts joailliers, métiers d'excellence
Guillaume Glorieux
Gallimard, 2019

Richement illustré par des photographies issues de grandes maisons de joaillerie, cet ouvrage ouvre les portes des ateliers, où l'excellence des savoir-faire se perpétue de génération en génération. Il raconte la naissance d'un bijou, depuis la première esquisse jusqu'à l'ultime polissage, rendant ainsi hommage à la diversité, l'exigence et la technicité des différents gestes qui collaborent pour réaliser les créations les plus précieuses et les plus audacieuses. Dessinateur, maquettiste, gemmologue, fondeur, joaillier, polisseur, sertisseur, lapidaire, diamantaire, graveur et sculpteur, tous oeuvrent au service d'un seul objectif : la beauté. Guidé par un choix iconographique qui magnifie le travail des artisans et la virtuosité des arts joailliers, ce livre permet de découvrir des métiers souvent méconnus et invite à l'émerveillement.

French - 60 Pages - 15.5 cm x 1.1 cm x 20.5 cm - 0.24Kg
ISBN: 9782072822599

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Jewelry for gentlemen
James Sherwood
Thames & Hudson, 2018

This fully illustrated book is a dazzling overview of the overlooked art of male jewelry, an increasingly popular adornment of the well-dressed man. With its long and fascinating history, men’s jewelry contains countless stories?behind each tiny piece often lies a complex narrative of patronage and craftsmanship.

Men’s style aficionado James Sherwood draws on his style expertise and insider’s knowledge of the industry to tell the story of men’s relationship with jewelry. He presents the contemporary artisans who keep the practice alive and profiles and illustrates works by key jewelers, including Tiffany & Co. and Cartier. Hundreds of exquisite photographs, many specially commissioned, of rings, cufflinks, bracelets, and more, chart changing fashions and evolving attitudes to men’s jewelry over the centuries. Sherwood brings pieces by great craftsmen and the patrons who commissioned them to life through vivid texts and contemporary and archival portraits.

This sumptuous guide to sartorial elegance sets men’s jewelry in its proper historical and cultural contexts, offering an unexpected resource for jewelers and a trove of inspiration for anyone who wears, gifts, or simply admires men’s jewelry.

C. 400 illustrations, 300 in color

English - 256 Pages - 21.34 cm x 2.79 cm x 26.67 cm - 1.37 Kg
ISBN: 9780500519851

IWC Schaffhausen, Engineering Time Since 1868

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IWC Schaffhausen, Engineering Time Since 1868
Manfred Fritz, Paulo Coelho, Enki Bilal
IWC, 2010

Passion, tradition, perfection et intransigeance technique - à lui seul, le nom d'IWC Schaffhausen résume toutes ces valeurs. L'une des histoires de la fondation de l'industrie horlogère les plus intéressantes est liée au siège de la Manufacture, à Schaffhausen. Son histoire est racontée pour la première fois dans ce somptueux livre renfermant plus de 500 illustrations.

Un ouvrage luxueux avec des photographies saisissantes, des textes vivants, des détails sur les coulisses de la manufacture et des anecdotes étonnantes qui ne s'adressent pas seulement aux collectionneurs et aux spécialistes, mais également à tous passionnés de montres. Paulo Coelho vous emporte dans l'univers fascinant du temps, au fil de récits rédigés spécialement pour IWC et illustrés par le talentueux dessinateur Enki Bilal.

French - 536 Pages - 33 cm x 7 cm x 43.5 cm - 4.76 Kg
ISBN: 9783716516324

Dior Joaillerie : l'abécédaire de Victoire de Castellane

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Abécédaire de Victoire de Castellane
De Castellane Victoire, Gabet Olivier

Rizzoli, 2020

Sous forme d'abécédaire, cet ouvrage présente vingt années de créations joaillières de Victoire de Castellane pour la maison Christian Dior. Ces bijoux évoquant des thèmes puisés dans la culture pop sont photographiés sur fond noir afin d'en faire ressortir les couleurs étincelantes et les formes surprenantes.

French - 440 pages - 24.68 cm x 5.11 cm x 32.41 cm - 3.3 Kg
ISBN: 9780847868032

Maire-Hélène de Taillac, D'or et de pierres

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D'OR ET DE PIERRES: MARIE-HÉLÈNE DE TAILLAC
Hamish Bowles, Jean-Philippe Delhomme, Éric Deroo, Ines de la Fressange et Nathalie Rykiel
Rizzoli, 2019

Cette monographie présente les créations de la joaillère Marie-Hélène de Taillac, qui donna naissance à sa première collection en 1996, lors d'un voyage en Inde où elle découvrit les pierres de couleur que travaillent les artisans du pays. Ponctué de citations de la créatrice, l'ouvrage permet de découvrir les secrets de fabrication de ses bijoux, de leur conception à leur réalisation. Textes écrits par des spécialistes de l’art et de la mode : Hamish Bowles, Jean-Philippe Delhomme, Éric Deroo, Ines de la Fressange et Nathalie Rykiel. Relié toile, sous coffret, plus de 200 photographies.

French - 224 pages - 24.41 cm x 3.2 cm x 30.3 cm - 1.76 Kg
ISBN: 9780847867462

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A Vanity Affair, l'art du nécessaire
CURIEL F., CARIOU C.
Rizzoli, 2019

Ceci est le guide illustré ultime des cas de vanité les plus exquis à partir du dix-neuvième siècle; une opportunité incontournable pour les amateurs de bijoux et de mode.Ce volume élégant et richement illustré, comportant un coffret et des bords de page dorés, présente une rare collection privée de vanités et comprend une gamme exquise d'accessoires de luxe du XIXe siècle au XXe siècle. Ces trousses de toilette, soigneusement conçues et pour la plupart faites à la main, sont devenues des accessoires convoités avec l'avènement des produits de beauté. La trousse de toilette, l'accessoire de mode par excellence, a été conçue et fabriquée principalement à Paris par des designers et artisans qualifiés qui ont compris que la femme moderne à la mode avait besoin d'une solution pratique pour transporter du rouge à lèvres, de la poudre compacte, des cigarettes, un briquet, des billets de théâtre, des clés et autre petit attirail. Minuscules, faits de métaux précieux, y compris le platine et l'or, avec des incrustations de laque, de pierres précieuses, de nacre, de jade ou d'émail, ces réticules ont nécessité des centaines d'heures de travail patient.

French - 352 Pages - 27.79 cm x 4.39 cm x 35.31 cm - 3.48 Kg
ISBN: 9788891817990

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7000 Years of Jewellery
Hugh Tait
The British Museum Press, 2006

This panoramic illustrated history explores the varied styles, techniques and materials used to make jewellery throughout the world since earliest times. Egyptian necklaces, Celtic torcs, South American gold masks, Renaissance pendants and Art Nouveau buckles are among the range of masterpieces described by a team of experts from the British Museum and illustrated with 400 superb photographs. This reissue includes images of major acquisitions made in the last ten years, particularly from Europe since 1700 and from Asia.

English - 256 Pages - 21.59 cm x 2 cm x 27.94 cm - 1.25 Kg
ISBN: 9780714150321

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Exceptional Objects Cartier
Olivier Bachet, Alain Cartier
Palais Royal, 2019

This limited edition brings together over 1 000 rare objects created by Cartier between 1875 and 1965, most of which are in private collections, here published for the first time and illustrated life size. Volume one traces Cartier's history from its origins to the 1960s, beginning with the period of Fabergé influence through to the iconic 1920s art deco style and the exotic inspired by Chinese art and the maharajas of India. This chronology is complemented by a second volume on the relationship between the Cartier brothers and their collaborators, with a focus on the manufacturing process. In particular, it features more than 80 marks of master goldsmiths, a list of suppliers and original design drawings from both the Cartier Collection in Geneva and the authors' personal collections.

French Edition : 100 copies

English Edition : 500 copies

English/French - 976 pages – 26 cm x 37 cm - 9 Kg

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Coveted: Art and Innovation in High Jewelry
Melanie Grant
Phaidon Press, 2020

When does jewelry transcend the category of fashion accessory to become art? Coveted provides a survey of the most innovative creations in jewelry design, profiling 75 of the most prominent designers working today. Through exceptional pieces from each artist's oeuvre, the book explores their conceptual approach, provenance of materials, quality of design, composition, and workmanship, revealing what makes these creations not only coveted objects of exceptional value but also works of art. Coveted is separated into 5 thematic chapters covering key approaches for contemporary high jewelry, including Modernism; the cultural exchange between East and West and its effect on design; the evolution and meaning of innovative materials; the natural world as inspiration and the growing empowerment of women, both as designers and consumers.

English - 208 pages - 25.65 cm x 2.67 cm x 31.62 cm - 1.7 Kg
ISBN: 9781838661496

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Chanel Joaillerie
BAUDOT FRANCOIS
Assouline, 1999

L'un des personnages les plus en vue de son époque, Gabrielle Chanel a Inventé un style synonyme de modernité et d'allure. On sait peut-être moins that the great dame de la mode du XXe siècle a travaillé le platine et les diamants pour an exceptionnelle collection by haute joaillerie. Cette expérience audacieuse inspire aujourd'hui la maison Chanel, qui renouvelle ainsi à travers son département joaillerie, situé place Vendôme, l'art et la manière de travailler et porter le bijou. An adventure tout à la fois classique et contemporaine qui perpetual l'un des plus great names of ce siècle.

French - 134 Pages - 16.41 cm x 1.09 cm x 22.2 cm - 0.24 Kg
ISBN: 9782843234415

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Surnaturel Cartier
François Chaille, Hélène Kelmachter
Flammarion, 2020

Devoted to the new High Jewelry and precious objects collection created by Cartier, this book celebrates nature's vitality, sensuality, and aesthetic force. Documents from the House's archives show that flora and fauna have been a major source of inspiration at Cartier since the very beginning.
The representations are numerous, and the interpretations complement each other: figurative, as realistic as possible; stylized, between an outline or suggestion; and all the way to abstraction, with the disconcerting visual play.
The jeweler's imagination and virtuosity transform precious materials and stones into splendid ensembles. For this groundbreaking new collection, the artists who create the designs go even farther than the known natural universe to visit unexplored territories: in addition to the Houses's emblematic species, such as panthers and crocodiles, we discover original creations, inspired, for example, by succulents and peacocks, or even imaginary creatures like reinvented chimeras.
In this richly illustrated volume, the new Cartier High Jewelry collection is accompanied by text that highlights the privileged relationship that exists between contemporary art and nature. Artists, fascinated by the power and the mystery of the environment that surrounds us, move beyond traditional art arenas to confront the immensity of landscapes or to work directly with materials from nature. The natural world is a marvel that never ceases to inspire and seduce.

English/French - 256 pages - 26.21 cm x 3.73 cm x 30.56 cm - 2.2 Kg
ISBN: 9782080204820/9782081521360

Van Cleef & Arpels : Temps, Nature, Amour

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Van Cleef & Arpels : Temps, Nature, Amour
Alba Cappeleri
Skira, 2020

Cet ouvrage présente les créations joaillières et les objets précieux de Van Cleef & Arpels dans leur rapport au temps, à la nature et à l'amour. Le temps est un élément essentiel dans la conception comme dans la fabrication d'un objet. Il façonne sa forme et détermine sa fonction et son utilité sociale. Il définit son style ainsi que le choix des techniques et des matériaux utilisés. Il indique ses origines et révèle son conteuse. Le temps est interprété à travers huit thèmes inspirés des leçons américaines. Six propositions poarleprocbain millénaire d'Italo Calvino afin de mettre en lumière les icônes joaillières de Van Cleef & Arpels, depuis les pièces art déco jusqu à l'incroyable collier Zip, en passant par la technique du Serti Mystérieux, une innovation importante de l'histoire de la joaillerie. Tout comme le temps, la nature joue un rôle fondamental dam l'histoire de la Maison : elle constitue en effet une source continue d'inspiration et d'hommages, incarnée dans des créations joaillières uniques et des objets précieux intemporels ornés de motifs floraux et végétaux. Van Cleef & Arpels est né de l'amour, la force la plus puissante qui soit. Chaque création joaillière de la Maison est élaborée avec amour et certaines d'entre elles ont joué un rôle important dans les passions Ira plus mythiques du siècle. A travers un brillant essai critique et historique illustré d'une sélection de bijoux somptueux, d'objets précieux et de documents d'archives inédits, cet ouvrage symbolise les valeurs éternelles du temps, de la nature et de l'amour selon Van Cleef & Arpels.?

French - 272 Pages - 24.5 cm x 2.8 cm x 31.9 cm - 2.06 Kg
ISBN: 9781788840736/9788857241777

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The Cartier Collection
Francois Chaille, Michael Spink, Christophe Vachaudez, Thierry Coudert, Violette Petit
Flammarion, 2019

This lavish two-volume slipcased work is a publishing event for the quality of its design, full-size reproductions, extensive documentation, and illustrated chronology and index. With more than 3,000 pieces dating from the 1860s to the present, the Cartier Collection constitutes the world’s largest collection of its kind. This luxury work traces the history of the collection’s high jewelry holdings and attests to the originality and artistic genius that made Cartier a world-class jeweler. The two-volume set showcases the extraordinary pieces from collectors such as Queen Elizabeth, the Duchess of Windsor, Daisy Fellowes, Barbara Hutton, and Sir Bhupinder Singh, the Maharaja of Patiala, highlighting Cartier’s mastery of the jeweler’s art through highly original designs, unique colors, and legendary precious stones. More than 600 objects and drawings from Cartier’s vast archives, some previously unseen, are reproduced at actual size and include Cartier’s famous “bestiary” of exotic animals as well as more recent rare brooches, necklaces, and bracelets from the 1960s and 1970s.

English - 720 Pages - 29.21 cm x 8.51 cm x 34.75 cm – 7.68 Kg
ISBN: 9782080203786