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Diana Scarisbrick
Thames & hudson, 2019
Diamond jewelry has long been symbolic of political power and authority in Europe. This book focuses on the individuals who commissioned and wore extraordinarily precious diamond ornaments from the mid-14th century until the "democratization" of diamonds that followed the opening of mines in South Africa in 1867. 0This enthralling story covers seven centuries of history, showing the way in which rulers such as Charles V of France, Queen Elizabeth I of Great Britain, Louis XIV of France and Catherine II of Russia used diamond jewelry to reinforce their power and authority. As works of art, these precious creations mirror the successive styles of each period - late Gothic naturalism, the culture of the Renaissance, Baroque splendour, Rococo elegance and the Imperial grandeur of the First and Second Napoleonic Empires. The recurring themes - religion, sentiment, heraldry, military glory, miniatures and cameo portraiture - are reinterpreted by each generation of jewelers. Like royal dress, diamond jewelry was worn to dazzle and impress - at weddings, coronations, christenings and state visits - and was presented as gifts reflecting princely generosity. Over the centuries, these displays proved remarkably successful as instruments of government, symbolizing the pride and glory of a nation. 0Arranged chronologically, 'Diamond Jewelry' includes some legendary masterpieces of diamond jewelry. Written by an acknowledged expert, it offers an intriguing overview of one of the world's most precious gems.
English - 256 Pages - 23.4 cm x 3 cm x 31.2 cm - 1.8 Kg
ISBN: 9780500021507
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Edward Enninful
Assouline, 2021
Formed billions of years ago deep below the surface of the earth, natural diamonds have always had an ethereal mysticism about them. Once reserved only for royals, red carpets, and life’s most celebratory moments, diamonds were seen as symbols of wealth and prosperity that only few could access. But with a new century comes a new expression of luxury, as a new crop of young designers and heritage jewelry houses alike including Sabyasachi, Messika, Anita Ko, Boucheron, and Fernando Jorge are celebrating natural diamonds as an everyday indulgence. Today’s tastemakers are incorporating diamonds into their designs in unexpected ways, unafraid to play around with interesting cuts and colorful hues. In telling the story of today’s expression of natural diamonds and their continuous impact on the world, this new volume dives into tales of the world’s most captivating stones, from the Hope Diamond to the legend of the Beau Sancy Diamond. Featuring stunning images; tall tales; and interviews with top designers, tastemakers, and enthusiasts alike; Diamonds is the definitive book on the world’s most sought-after jewel.
English - 260 Pages - 24.8 cm x 2.5 cm x 33 cm - 2.6 Kg
ISBN: 9781649800114
Capucine Juncker, François Chaille
Flammarion, 2019
L'association rare et audacieuse de pierres précieuses et fines - comme l'amazonite rehaussée de diamants ou de rubis, ou une matrice d'opale associée à des saphirs - crée des combinaisons saisissantes qui constituent le socle d'une approche inédite de la haute joaillerie. Cette passion pour l'infinie diversité des pierres et des matériaux singuliers est fondamentale chez Cartier depuis la création de la maison. De tels amalgames génèrent un dialogue inattendu entre des éléments contrastés : le brut avec l'ornemental, le minéral avec le paysage, les couleurs vives aux nuances changeantes, la terre avec le cosmos. Ce volume magnifiquement conçu - présentant des caractéristiques de production élaborées, notamment de multiples papiers, une reliure suisse, un encart et des illustrations des ateliers - célèbre l'esprit pionnier de Cartier, sa créativité et la beauté surprenante des pierres.
French - 256 Pages - 26.1 cm x 2.5 cm x 30.9 cm - 1.8 Kg
ISBN: 9782081492844
Vivienne Becker
Assouline, 2015
Parcourant silencieusement l'iconographie Cartier depuis un siècle, la panthère est l'heureuse chef de file de la meute d'animaux précieux qui composent la célèbre ménagerie Cartier. Aucune autre créature ou bijou n'est aussi indissolublement et émotionnellement lié aux femmes de style exceptionnelles du 20e siècle, aux idéaux de la féminité moderne, et est devenu le motif le plus emblématique de Cartier depuis un siècle. Symbole de pouvoir, de séduction et de triomphe depuis l'Antiquité, l'image de la panthère ne manque jamais de susciter fantasmes et rêves. Avec des textes de l'historienne de l'art Bérénice Geoffroy-Schneiter, de l'historienne de la joaillerie Vivienne Becker, de l'experte en joaillerie Joanna Hardy et de l'éditeur de mode André Leon Talley, Cartier Panthère raconte la panthère dans l'histoire de l'art, l'évolution des bijoux de panthère Cartier, les techniques impliquées dans la création d'un Cartier bijou panthère, l'influence de la panthère dans la mode, le design et la culture populaire, et comprend une chronologie de 100 ans de bijoux panthère Cartier.
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French - 300 Pages - 30.5 cm x 5.1 cm x 35.6 cm - 4.1 Kg
ISBN: 972759407453
Gregory Alexis
Assouline, 2015
A focus for fashion since its conception by Jules Hardouin-Mansart, First Architect to the Sun King, Louis XIV, the Place Vendome in Paris has over the years been home to prestigious jewellers and couturiers, perfumiers and financiers, including Van Cleef, Cartier and Schiaparelli - as well as more infamous characters. Those who have left their mark range from Coco Chanel and Frederic Worth to Edward, Prince of Wales, the Vanderbilts and the Rothschilds.
French - 134 Pages - 24.1 cm x 3.4 cm x 30.7 cm - 1.9 Kg
ISBN: 9782759407361