Extraordinary Jewels
Author | : John Traina |
Publisher | : Doubleday Books |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 9780385266444 |
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Author | : John Traina |
Publisher | : Doubleday Books |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 9780385266444 |
Author | : Stellene Volandes |
Publisher | : Rizzoli Publications |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 2020-10-13 |
Genre | : Design |
ISBN | : 0847868540 |
The history of the world--triumphs and tragedies, breakthroughs and breakups--through the iconic jewels that have inspired and influenced since the dawn of time. From ancient treasures to royal weddings, great heists to the red carpet, this book is a stunning, surprising, and glittering tour of historic turning points and gem-driven drama, delving into the passions and predilections of some of the world's most interesting and extraordinary people. Starting in the era of Cleopatra and continuing through to contemporary jewelry statements by Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, and Meghan Markle, Stellene Volandes tells the stories of how shiny stones and precious metals have determined empires, inspired expeditions and great crime, and been the communicator of status and ruin since ancient times. Each moment is placed in historic and relevant context, with Volandes drawing engaging parallels between Napoleon's gift to Marie Louise at the birth of their son and the modern push present or the insouciant story behind the brooch Jackie Kennedy famously wore to a 1962 State Dinner with the Shah of Iran. Illustrated with a mix of archival images and gorgeous photography of the jewels, this book is a beautiful, informative, and essential read for history lovers, fashion, celebrity, and pop-culture followers, as well as passionate jewel hounds.
Author | : Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld |
Publisher | : Antique Collector's Club |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2016 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9781851498376 |
Parisian jeweller Lydia Courteille has been making a very special name for herself over the past thirty years; with her avant-garde and unusual jewellery designs, she has been keeping the Place Vendome Jewellery Houses on their toes. Taking her inspiration from cultural landmarks in France and from numerous historical and literary sources including film, she has combined her love of unusual gemstones with colour combinations that speak to the senses. To see, to touch and to wear Courteille's jewels is to travel to rarely visited spots in the world, from the sulphurous volcanic landscape of the Danakil desert to the remote tribes of the Omo Valley and the Bontoc people of the Philippines.
Author | : Katherine Prior |
Publisher | : Mapin Publishing Pvt |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : |
With reference to India.
Author | : Yvonne J. Markowitz |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9780878468072 |
An authoritative history on the exquisite jewelry of ancient Nubia Located at the intersection of trade routes from central Africa, the ancient Near East and the Classical world, ancient Nubia ruled the entire Nile Valley at the height of its power in the eighth century B.C. Its neighbor and frequent rival Egypt called it the gold lands because its territories held such an abundance of the precious metal, and because its inhabitants produced some of the most finely crafted jewelry of the ancient world. This book features over 100 adornments and personal accessories from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, which houses the finest collection of Nubian jewelry outside Khartoum. The first comprehensive introduction to the sophisticated jewels of this great empire, it reveals how Nubian artisans employed techniques that would not be reinvented in Europe for another two thousand years, and how the original owners valued such possessions not only for their inherent beauty, but also because they were imbued with magical meanings. Exquisite photography and an authoritative history written by leading experts make this book essential for both jewelry aficionados and anyone interested in the great cultures of the ancient world.
Author | : David Bennett |
Publisher | : Acc Art Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Jewelry |
ISBN | : 9781851496167 |
Broadly divided into 19th and 20th Centuries and then arranged thematically, this beautifully designed and lavishly produced book celebrates the greatest jewels encountered by the authors.
Author | : Paul Doherty |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 268 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : |
In the reign of King Charles II (1660--1685), there was a famous attempt to steal the crown jewels by the memorably named Colonel Blood. However, Blood's conspiracy was not the first such plot, and it was certainly not the most successful. Three centuries earlier, in 1303, Edward I of England (of Braveheart fame) was north of the Scottish border attempting to crush William Wallace, secure in the knowledge that he had stashed his royal treasures safely behind iron-bound doors in Westminster Abbey -- a place of sanctity reputed to house Christ's body, and inhabited by pious Benedictine monks. Enter Richard Puddlicott: a former merchant and a charming, dissolute, rogue with a grudge against the king. He infiltrated the Abbey's inner circle (entertaining them on the proceeds of their own silver) and, before long, had managed to help himself to a good part of the treasure. The King's fury knew no bounds, but Puddlicott ran the King's men a merry dance before eventually being captured and sent -- along with forty monks -- to his death in Westminster. This exhilarating tale of cunning, deceit, lechery, monks, pimps and prostitutes tells the story of the first great bank raid in history. Until now -- with most of the evidence still in manuscripts, in Latin or Norman French -- very little has been written about it. With his usual verve, blending vivid narrative and historical analysis, Paul Doherty takes the lid off both the medieval underworld and the 'holy' monastic community. The result is historically enlightening and a gripping read.
Author | : Chantal Bizot |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 178 |
Release | : 2001-05 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : |
Marlinespikes and Monkey's Fists: Traditional Arts and Knot-Tying Skills of Maritime Workersexplores the knot-tying traditions and artistry of maritime workers in the Great Lakes region. It contains a glossary of knot-tying terms, biographical sketches of fifteen knot-tyers, an 18-page essay describing various knot-tying customs such as decorating the workplace and personalizing tools, and experiences of the knot-tyers themselves: their careers, how they learn and pass on knot-tying techniques, and how they view the purpose and importance of the tradition.
Author | : Sotheby's New York |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Vivienne Becker |
Publisher | : Editions Assouline |
Total Pages | : 411 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 9781614281290 |
This spectacular volume reveals for the first time an exceptional private collection of the most beautiful royal Indian jewels from the Mughal Empire to the British Raj to today. Written by renowned jewelry experts and featuring magnificent original photography by Laziz Hamani, Beyond Extravagance explores the centuries-long tradition of fine jewelry and art objects in India, to contemporary interpretations that continue to evolve today.