A book can be a showcase, an archive, a meeting. In the section Books of Spirit Jewelry, The works dedicated to jewelry, stones, and houses interact with those that tell the stories of design, architecture, fashion, decorative arts, or crafts.
Monographs, art books, exhibition catalogues or more unexpected narratives: each publication is chosen for what it reveals about a creator, an era, a material or a skill. For behind a jewel, a piece of furniture, a car or an art object there is always a story of creation, of gestures and transmission.
Reading to see things differently, Understanding what lies behind a piece of jewelry and discovering the cultures that inspire creation: the Livres section thus extends Esprit Joaillerie’s perspective beyond the jewel, to all those worlds where taste, craftsmanship and time shape our vision.
The wonderful dictionary of Van Cleef & Arpels, a journey through jewelry art and poetry. This jewelry and poetic collection opens the doors to an immersive exploration at the heart of the creativity of the famous French jewelry house.
Lorenz Bäumer, créateur aux talents pluriels, se dévoile en tant que véritable poète, constamment nourri par la vie et les rencontres. Il convie le lecteur à une immersion préliminaire dans son univers et son intimité.
Codognato Masterpiece, Baroque jewels and the legacy of an Italian genius. Venice, the city of canals and mysteries, has been the cradle of a jewelry institution for generations: Casa Codognato.
Two geniuses of art and fashion, Christian Dior and Christian Bérard. An Indestructible Friendship Immortalized in "Christian Dior, Christian Bérard, the Joyful Melancholy" by Laurence Benaïm, published by Gallimard. In the turbulent Paris of the first half of the 20th century, an extraordinary friendship was born between two personalities who at first glance seemed incompatible: Christian Dior and Christian Bérard. Laurence Benaïm, renowned author and fashion journalist, reveals this fascinating story in her latest work.
Barbie, soixante-cinq ans d'histoire et d'inspiration, une poupée bijou à suivre. Le monde des jouets a vu naître de nombreuses poupées, mais aucune n'a été aussi influente que Barbie. À l'occasion de son soixante-cinquième anniversaire, les Éditions Assouline nous proposent un livre qui retrace l'histoire de cette poupée emblématique sobrement intitulé Barbie : Soixante-Cinq Ans d'Évolution.
The book offers a rare opportunity to discover the backstage of one of the most prestigious high-end jewelry houses. It presents a collection of unique creations, many of which are revealed for the first time. Structured in twelve chapters in homage to the Maison’s historic address, 12 Vendôme, the book explores the key elements of Chaumet’s identity.
Dans son nouveau livre captivant, Histoires Extraordinaires de l’Art à l’Hôtel Drouot, l'auteure Judith Benhamou nous offre un regard fascinant sur cette époque révolue et pourtant si vivante. À travers dix récits poignants, elle nous dévoile des facettes méconnues de l'histoire de l'art et du marché de l'art parisien.
The richly illustrated book, featuring captivating photographs, explores the soul of the house and highlights its emblematic collections, such as High Jewelry, Serpenti, Bvlgari Bvlgari, Octo and Grandes Complications. It is a celebration of Bvlgari's past, present and future heritage.
This work in the Assouline Ultimate series is a dive into the soul of the jewelry house. Through captivating texts, it reveals unpublished stories about the creation of jewelry and objects that mark the history of jewelry.
Le livre des Éditions Gallimard Bijoux de Scène de la Comédie Française fait écho à l'exposition organisé par L'École des Arts Joailliers, sous la direction éclairée de Guillaume Glorieux et Agathe Sanjuan. Dans une exploration captivante, l'ouvrage dévoile l'histoire méconnue des bijoux conçus pour l'illusion théâtrale, portés par les acteurs les plus éminents de leur époque, et leurs influences sur la mode et la société.
Lydia Courteille: The Odyssey of a Jeweller is a true tribute to a visionary artist who managed to stand out in the world of jewellery.
Francesca est reconnue pour sa capacité à traduire son amour de la mode dans des collections de bijoux fascinants pour la Maison Louis Vuitton. Tout d'abord, le livre explore en détail quatre collections de bijoux. Révélant le processus alchimique qui se déroule depuis les matières premières jusqu'au bijou fini;
Métamorphoses du bijou ou l’exploration de l’Art nouveau à L’École des Arts Joailliers Les Éditions Norma, en partenariat avec l’École des Arts Joailliers, présentent un nouvel ouvrage qui plonge les lecteurs dans l’univers enchanteur de l’art nouveau et ses métamorphoses à travers le bijou. Un art nouveau : Métamorphoses du bijou offre une exploration approfondie […]
Assouline Editions offers a new book titled Windows at Tiffany & Co. It is a privileged moment when you can enter an enchanting world, that of the emblematic little blue box.
C'est ainsi que la découverte des pierres précieuses devient un peu plus accessible. En effet, la nature des pierres précieuses y est abordée, de même on comprend la croissance des cristaux et l'origine de la couleur
While the Maison Cartier excels in jewelry craftsmanship, it has also been a leader in the watchmaking industry for more than a century. As such, one of its most emblematic creations is the Tank. There is no doubt that this watch is a symbol of timeless elegance.
When expertise becomes a story to be read.
The books that catch Esprit Joaillerie’s attention are not limited to jewelry. Fashion, decorative arts, architecture, design, and fine craftsmanship: each work becomes a gateway to a gesture, a material, a requirement—the essence of craftsmanship, regardless of the field it comes from.
Monographs by creators, art books, exhibition catalogues, and books dedicated to the techniques or the houses that embody them: these publications document universes where the hand and the long hours make all the difference. From Jean Schlumberger to Charlotte Perriand, from a master glassmaker to a couturier, the common thread remains the same: understanding what lies behind a remarkable piece.
Because craftsmanship never stops at a single discipline. It is equally evident in a jewel or a piece of furniture, a garment or an exceptional object, all of which are stories that illuminate, in a subtle way, the same requirement for creation.
Books to discover, collect, and sometimes to offer as the beginning of a new passion.
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