VINTAGE JEWELLERY : COLLECTING AND WEARING DESIGNER CLASSICS HC

Foreword by Gerda Flockinger Vintage Jewellery recounts 120 years of history, including Laliques Art Nouveau enamelling at the turn of the twentieth century, Cartiers gemstones, Christian Diors mid-century costume pieces and Harry Winstons 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 Taylors peregrina pearl and Wallis Simpsons 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.