Showing posts with label the impossible collection of jewelry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label the impossible collection of jewelry. Show all posts

28 November 2012

The Impossible Collection of Jewelry

http://www.assouline.com/impossible-collection-jewelry.html
This books looks really amazing, but at only 160 pages long, and a price tag of $695, it looks to be out of reach to the casual jewelry aficionado. It is set to be published in February 2013.

A diamond and emerald Chaumet aigrette tiara, and at right, a Georges Fouquet brooch.

A pearl and diamond necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, once belonging to the Princess of Monaco, nee Grace Kelly.

A Chaumet diamond icicle tiara, and at right, a diamond pendant or necklace by Cartier.