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For centuries, the stories of the world's great jewellery collections have lain hidden within the archives of Christie's, the celebrated auctioneers. From the tragic European queens, Mary, Queen of Scots and Marie Antoinette - both beheaded - to Hollywood royalty such as Elizabeth Taylor, the vaults sparkle with the most celebrated (and occasionally notorious) names of the last 250 years. Following on from the success of his books on Boucheron: The Secret Archives, Van Cleef & Arpels: Treasures and Legends and Mellerio: Jewellers to the Queens of Europe, author Vincent Meylan explores these remarkable jewellery archives, revealing the mysteries within for the first time.

Estudio de la evolución general de la joyería española a lo largo de cinco siglos, entre los reinados de Felipe II y Alfonso XIII. La joya, con independencia de su valor material, está asociada más que muchos otros objetos a la vida de la gente, y es por ello reflejo de las modas, los estilos y otras circunstancias sociales. Como objeto artístico, la joya es portadora, además, de los valores estéticos inherentes al momento histórico concreto de su fabricación. Las joyas, casi siempre consideradas apéndices de artes "mayores" como la platería, se alzan en este estudio como las verdaderas protagonistas en torno a las cuales gira la documentación gráfica aportada.

Presents all the fundamental metalworking techniques needed in making jewellery. Subjects discussed include: cutting and bending, pattern, texture and contour, fusing and soldering, cold connections, finishing and patinas, stone settings, mechanisms and chains, and casting. Lavishly illustrated, this is a must for anyone interested in metalsmithing for jewellery.

Never before has such an extensive and beautiful collection of brooches been assembled, or photographed to such perfection. Marjorie Simon, a distinguished presence in the jewelry field, chose the pieces, and every one features the fine craftsmanship of a top contemporary jeweler. The breathtaking and provocative styles range from traditional to very avant-garde, and the brooches come not only in gold, silver, copper, and wire, but also in glass, porcelain, paper, and other more unusual materials. They''re forged, soldered, chased, and cast, and surface embellishments run the gamut from enamel and metal foils to patinas and inlay. In some cases, detail images and artist''s comments accompany the full-size photos. Jewelers, students, collectors, and anyone who loves exquisite items will appreciate the amazing diversity on display here.