The Jewelry Book

ISBN: 1838667784

Condition: New

A stunning and authoritative collection of 300 of jewelrys greatest names spanning more than 200 yearsA new jewelry encyclopedia. - The New York TimesA BEST COFFEE TABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR: EE72, and LOfficiel USAThe Jewelry Book is a deep dive into the designers, creative houses, artists, collectors, and style icons from around the world who have produced and inspired the most memorable designs in jewelry.Edited by Melanie Grant, author of Coveted: Art and Innovation in High Jewelry, in collaboration with an international panel of experts, this stunning book spans more than two centuries of rich history, showcasing 300 of the industrys greatest contributors in one lavish, collectible volume.The Jewelry Book is arranged in A to Z order, placing early stars and iconic brands alongside todays most innovative designers and creatives. Entries ranging from Boucheron, Buccellati, Cartier, Ren Lalique, Elsa Peretti, Hemmerle, Tiffany & Co and Van Cleef & Arpels to Iris Apfel, Wallace Chan, Loulou de la Falaise, Olivier Rousteing, James de Givenchy, and Elizabeth Taylor reveal the jewelry worlds inextricable connection to fashion, art, and culture.Filled with inspirational images, the book is designed as a gorgeous object in its own right, with a cover featuring a luxe, faceted deboss on a metallic material to evoke a dazzling gemstone.