For this end of the year, Assouline Editions presents Jewelry Guide The Ultimate Compendium.
First of all, it must be said that the jewel It is the object that arouses the most passion. Thus, it is valuable either for its intrinsic value, emotional, sometimes magical or artistic. Yet, it has a strength and grandeur that transcends the centuries. To attract a little more attention to these precious little objects, the author Fabienne Reybaud reveals the stones and the the most mythical jewels.
Photographed by Tom DuBrock
Displayed in The Lester and Sue Smith Gem Vault at the Houston Museum of Natural Science from November 16, 2007 through February 17, 2008 as part of the show, Verdura: The Life and Work of a Master Jeweler
This excellent work It is richly illustrated with photos and original drawings. Moreover, it is accompanied by an indispensable glossary and the best museum collections to visit around the world. A list of emerging designers to follow is also included. Finally, mention should be made of the presence of a buyer’s guide to invest in. antique jewelry.
In short, Jewelry Guide The Ultimate Compendium is a reference work for the most avid collectors. Jewelry.
