Van Cleef & Arpels

Raulet, Sylvie

ISBN 10: 0847807541 / ISBN 13: 9780847807543

Published by Rizzoli, New York, 1987

About this Item

Dust jacket in clear protector. Profusely illustrated in black and white and in color. 328pp 4.54lb 12.2x9.1x1.4in.

Seller Inventory # 15722

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Van Cleef & Arpels
• Publisher: Rizzoli, New York
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0847807541
• ISBN 13: 9780847807543
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Weight: 4.54 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • Jewelry/Gems

About this title

Synopsis

Briefly traces the history of the famous jewelry firm, and shows designs for pendants, brooches, rings, tiaras, bracelets, handbags, compacts, reticules, cigarette cases, clocks, and watches

Reviews

"Jewelers extraordinaire" is the phrase best describing the Van Cleef & Arpels dynasty. Since the turn of the century, this house has created many exquisite and original works of art for its international clientele of celebrities and royalty. Raulet captures the glamour attending the rise and success of the firm, at the same time giving us an intimate look at the two families and the eccentricities of countless personalities they have delighted over the years. The book includes sections on prestigious transactions and acquisitions, the evolution of style, the invention of the "serti invisible" technique, and popular accessories of the "minaudiere" and vanity cases. Highly recommended. Stephen Allan Patrick, East Tennessee State Univ. Lib., Johnson City
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