Vintage Jewellery Collecting and Wearing Designer Classics

Foreword by Gerda Flöckinger Vintage Jewellery recounts 120 years of history, including Lalique's Art Nouveau enamelling at the turn of the twentieth century, Cartier's gemstones, Christian Dior's mid-century costume pieces and Harry Winston's diamonds.Accompanied by archive images, fashion photography and specially commissioned photographs of period pieces, the most collectible and beautiful bracelets, necklaces, rings and brooches are showcased, including Elizabeth Taylor's peregrina pearl and Wallis Simpson's Cartier panther bracelet. The book explores the key designers and jewellery houses, technical developments and cultural influences that shaped jewellery design and shows you how to collect and wear vintage pieces.

ISBN:	9781802790962
Publisher:	Welbeck Publishing
Imprint:	Welbeck
Published date:	12 May 2022
DEWEY:	739.270904
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	224
Weight:	872g
Height:	199mm
Width:	243mm
Spine width:	22mm

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