Synopsis A survey of Cartier's work in platinum, beginning early in the 20th century and including many diamond and platinum pieces designed for the Duchess of Windsor.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1996-03-01 |
| Size | | Length: | 279 pages | | Height: | 11.8 in | | Width: | 10.0 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 72.8 oz |
Publisher's Note The first survey ever of Cartier's work in platinum, this richly illustrated book presents hundreds of sumptuous jewels, among them necklaces with swags of diamonds, platinum-cased watches encrusted with rows of diamond pavé settings, flower-shaped brooches of rubies and emeralds, and the diamond and platinum panther brooches, necklaces, rings and watches designed for the Duchess of Windsor. Whether showcasing jewelry made for royals or for the wealthy and celebrated, Platinum by Cartier is an insider's look at a great jewelry house, its remarkable treasures, and the people who made them.
Whether showcasing jewelry made for royals or for the wealthy and the celebrated, Platinum by Cartier is an insider's look at a great jewelry house, its remarkable treasures, and the people who made them. It also provides an intelligent overview of historical events, all seen through the lens of this dynamic business, led for generations by the Cartier family. This beautiful book presents the very best in fine jewelry, from the Garland Style and Art Deco period through the classic designs of the mid-20th century and the present day. Sparkling illustrations of the jewels themselves are augmented by archival photographs, sketches, and working designs, many in full color.
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