The Master Jewelers

by A. Kenneth Snowman

Book Overview

A history, in 15 chapters, of the great jewellers of the past 150 years, featuring Castellani, Giuliano, Fontenay, Hancock, Falize, Boucheron, Faberge, Lalique, Tillander, Vever, Fouquet, Tiffany, Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels, Verdura and Bulgari.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500283869
• ISBN13: 9780500283868
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.9" x 11.9"

Customer Reviews

The Master Jewelers

"Delicious", sumptuous... full of beauty! This book is for anyone who loves to look at jewelry at its best!!

This book is a true gem

The book offers insight into the most important jewelry designs and the artistic talents of their creators. It gives an overview and biographies of the most important jewelry artists of the recent history and how their businesses got started: Cartier, Tiffany, Van Cleef and Arpels, Lalique, Verdura, Bulgari, Boucheron etc. The photos are wonderful; I only wish there were more of them. A great book for anyone wanting to learn more about the most important jewelry creators and jewelry pieces. It is also a great way to start your own favorite jeweler/jewelry book collection and get more specific books.

Breathtaking

I really enjoyed my first scan of this book and look forward to many more in-depth visits. The jewelry is absolutely breathtaking. The color photos are extremely well done.

Awesome

It may seem an era long gone by but the art work is as vital and enthralling today. The photos are numerous and magnificent and it is a valuable addition to anyones library.