A tribute to the sumptuous gem stone jewelry and the glamorous history of Van Cleef & Arpels.
Timothy Adams is an independent art historian and Fabergé scholar. Vivienne Becker is a London-based jewelry historian. Laurence Benaïm is Editorial Advisor at the Figaro newspaper. Alberto Cavalli is Director of the Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d'Arte. Adriano Davoli is an author, jewelry historian and collector. François Farges is a professor at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris. Bérénice Geoffroy- Schneiter is a journalist and art critic. Laurence Mouillefarine is a journalist specializing in the art market. Alvin Pang is an award-winning poet, writer, editor and curator.
puts a spotlight on the raw materials used by the Maison's artisans
as well as on the final innovative designs, showcasing the
intersection between the art of jewelry making and the science of
mineralogy.-- "Blouin Art Info"
Page upon sumptuous page of historical jewels.... Among the most
wondrous are the objet designs of the early 20th century - a carved
jade pillbox, gold champagne swizzle, and a quartz and onyx
nightlight among them.--Caragh McKay "Wallpaper"
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