The beauty and sparkle and mystique of diamonds is unmatched by that of any other gem in the world. Since early times, diamonds have been treasured as good luck charms, remarkable tools and status symbols and have been worn, collected and presen...Loe edasi...
Throughout history, pearls have been treasured for their beauty wherever theyve been found -- from China to the Persian Gulf to Mexico and beyond. Before the creation of cultured pearls, natural pearls were incredibly rare, considered symbols o...Loe edasi...
A sumptously illustrated book exploring the lives and loves of 15 famous women through the prism of their jewellery - including Elizabeth Taylor, Elizabeth II, Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana and Wallis Simpson....Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 10-Oct-2025, Hardback, Kirjastus: ACC Art Books, ISBN-13: 9781788843362)
The Modern Guide to Vintage Jewellery takes the reader on a tour from the 1930s through to the early 1980s, showing how to identify gemstones, materials, styles and much more.The Modern Guide to Vintage Jewellery t...Loe edasi...
Travel through time with this beautifully photographed history of 90 iconic electric watches from expert watch collector and dealer Clément Mazarian and celebrated photographer Henry Leutwyler. Presented in a foil-blocked slipcase, its the perfect...Loe edasi...
A stunning visual history of one of the worlds most iconic fashion designers. Discover the story of the legendary designer who created one of the worlds most understated and iconic fashion brands....Loe edasi...
Celebrating 270 years of unrivaled dedication to luxury horology, this volume extols the enduring influence of Swiss watchmaking legend Vacheron Constantin.Since Jean-Marc Vacheron established the brand in 1755, Vacheron Constantin has...Loe edasi...
Myriad designs, eclectic sources of inspirations, and a disregard for conventionexperience almost 600 pieces from Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengos breathtaking collection of the finest jewel-less jewelry. Frivolous but inescapable, reproducible, an...Loe edasi...
• Fifty years of the New York jewelry firm Marcus & Co. in one volume• Exceptional Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewelry art that rivals Tiffany and Cartier• Includes high-quality images of jewelry alongside archival drawing...Loe edasi...
Vacheron Constantin: Time is ArtFeaturing specially commissioned photography and illustrations, the book explores seventy of Vacheron Constantins most distinctive, groundbreaking, and exquisite timepieces, ranging in date from the late eighteenth ce...Loe edasi...
A thrilling history of mudlarkers, charlatans, experts and chancers – the underbelly of the Edwardian antiques trade. What a story! And how skilfully told! A tale about treasure, as twisty and thrilling as any of the adventures of...Loe edasi...
A charmingly illustrated telling of the remarkable stories behind over 30 of the world’s most iconic timepieces.From the humble digital watch to luxury examples of haute horology from Switzerland, a watch’s combination of design, eng...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 27-Mar-2025, Hardback, Kirjastus: V & A Publishing, ISBN-13: 9781838510534)
From Tiaras to the Tank Watch: the ESSENTIAL book on Cartier Few jewellers are as celebrated as Cartier, even fewer have as many instantly recognizable designs—some of which, such as the Tank watch, Love bracelet and Trinity ring, have...Loe edasi...
Discover a dazzling deep-dive into the history of the world through a totally new lens, as told by the V&As Senior Jewellery Curator. Includes 16 pages of colour photography showcasing some of the worlds most spectacular jewellery. A ma...Loe edasi...
An in-depth research and illustrated collectors guide on the various techniques and history of enamel buttons-- Karen L. Cohen brings her unique perspective as an enamelist, Studio Button Artist, and educator to Enamel Butto...Loe edasi...
The story of two watchmakers who established a luxury watch brand and in only a few years created some of the most innovative, refined, and sought-after timepieces in the world. This is the untold story of how two rebellious master watchmaker...Loe edasi...
This fascinating book shows how pearls have inspired Parisian jewellers and artists of all kinds, both young and old, as well as exploring the mysteries of this prized biomineral. Text in English and French....Loe edasi...
Calling on four decades of experience as a specialist dealer in the creations of Carl Fabergé, Andre Ruzhnikov exposes both the worldwide forgers producing fake Fabergé and the dealers who knowingly trade in them. The corruption reaches a...Loe edasi...
