The history and design of diamond jewelry, beginning in 1889 with the public auction of the French crown jewels--when diamond jewelry became accessible outside the aristocracy. Includes a look at the way public tastes have changed according to the current trendsetter--Audrey Hepburn, Jacqueline Onassis, Madonna--and famous international jewelers ...
Dazzling and celebrity-filled, this anecdote-packed account of Raymond C. Yard and his remarkable jewelry is a classic rags-to-riches tale. In 1898, Raymond C. Yard began his career in the jewelry business as a door boy at Marcus & Co. It was during this period that the newly affluent American industrial families began to patronize American ...
Brooches:Timeless Adornment is the first book on the subject of vintage and contemporary pins and brooches. Beginning with an illustrated history of how this jewelry form has evolved--from Roman fibulae to scatter pins and starbursts--this gorgeously illustrated volume presents more than 175 of the best examples of fine, costume, and artisan ...
This is an anthology of poetry, fiction and prose, designed to introduce the English language reader to contemporary Indian writing. Contributors include well knownn names in Asian writing, such as Satyajit Ray and Sashi Tharoor as well as new talent. Originally published as a special issue of "Chicago Review", this collection presents a way into ...
Dazzling and celebrity-filled, this survey of the life, times, and works of Seaman Schepps (18811972), one of New York's greatest jewelers, is being published to accompany an important exhibition of his stunning designs. A true original, Schepps created eye-popping jewels that fused exotic materials with a sexy style and captured the imagination ...
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