The Jewelry Wardrobe (Hardcover)

Hardcover. Choosing jewelry is an artand here, a leading expert sharpens the eye, illuminates the classics, and reveals the pieces that both surprise and endure.This treasure-box of a book explores the idea of a jewelry wardrobe: a personal, evolving collection shaped not by rules or trends, but by taste, meaning, and daily life. A jewelry wardrobe is not about owning everything; it is about recognizing which pieces stand the test of time, and which feel unmistakably ones own.Celebrating jewels that have shaped style across generationsthe shimmer of a Bulgari coin necklace, the assured charm of Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra, the saturated glow of Jean Schlumbergers paillonne enamel, or the quiet authority of a Cartier Tank watchthe book brings together touchstones of adornment that endure, delight, and express individuality.Illustrated with more than 350 photographs of works by 80 jewelers, the book spans the Victorian era to the present day. Legendary houses such as Cartier and Tiffany appear alongside influential twentieth-century designers including Verdura, Harry Winston, Aldo Cipullo, and Elsa Peretti, as well as exceptional contemporary makers such as Hemmerle, Taffin, and Nicholas Varney.Organized by accoutrementfrom earrings and necklaces to bracelets and watchesand complemented by a curated list of icons and a concise glossary, this elegant and endlessly engaging book is a modern classic for anyone who loves jewelryand wants to understand it a little more deeply. Choosing jewelry is an art-and here, a leading expert sharpens the eye, illuminates the classics, and reveals the pieces that both surprise and endure. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…