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OverviewSapphire is the third and final instalment in Thames & Hudson's showstopping series on coloured gemstones, created by Violette Editions. A feast for all the senses, the book features page after page of exquisite sapphire jewels and artefacts from the 4th century BC to the present day, interspersed with text exploring the history of this beautiful gemstone and its enduring popularity with style icons, past and present. Joanna Hardy, the highly regarded jewelry and gemstone expert, reviews the sapphire's history with captivating stories told in a succinct exhilarating style. She takes the reader on a journey from early trade along the Silk Route and the creation of medieval talismans, to the jewelry collections of the great royal houses of Europe and the finest designers at work today. Along the way, she showcases spectacular jewels worn by many notable figures, including Elizabeth Taylor, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duchess of Windsor, as well as pieces by such iconic jewelry houses as Cartier, Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels, Chaumet and Tiffany. A selection of work by 21st-century jewelry designers such as Shaun Leane, Hemmerle, Lauren Adriana, Bina Goenka and Mish is featured. There is also an exclusive insight into six major private collections, including previously unpublished pieces. With its rich, royal-blue silk cover and gold-foil blocking, Sapphire is a beautiful addition to any gem-lover's library. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Joanna Hardy , Robert ViolettePublisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd Weight: 3.420kg ISBN: 9780500024775ISBN 10: 0500024774 Pages: 328 Publication Date: 07 October 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Early Trade 2. Medicine and Magic 3. Profiles and Portraits 4. Treasure 5. At Court 6. The Jewel Box of the Indian Ocean 7. Hanoverian Blue 8. New Horizons 9. Star Sapphires 10. Jewels of Impact 11. High Society 12. The Art of Collecting 13. Sapphire Discoveries 14. Showstoppers 15. 21st Century 16. The Gemological World of SapphiresReviewsThe perfect book for jewelry lovers... Will present something new to even the most seasoned colored gemstone aficionado.-- National Jeweler Author InformationJoanna Hardy is an independent gemologist and jewelry specialist, formerly of Debeers and Sothebys. She lectures widely and writes for many international journals, and also features on the popular BBC programme Antiques Roadshow. She is the principal author of Emerald and Ruby, also published by Thames & Hudson. Robert Violette is an artist, editor and publisher based in London. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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