Surveying Cartier's work in platinum since the early years of the century, this book presents hundreds of jewels, including necklaces with swags of diamonds, platinum-cased watches encrusted with rows of diamond pave settings, and flower-shaped brooches of rubies and emeralds. Perhaps best-known are the diamond-and-platinum panther brooches, necklaces, rings and watches designed for the Duchess of Windsor. The book provides an exploration of a great jewellery house, its treasures, and the people who made them. Illustrations ...
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Surveying Cartier's work in platinum since the early years of the century, this book presents hundreds of jewels, including necklaces with swags of diamonds, platinum-cased watches encrusted with rows of diamond pave settings, and flower-shaped brooches of rubies and emeralds. Perhaps best-known are the diamond-and-platinum panther brooches, necklaces, rings and watches designed for the Duchess of Windsor. The book provides an exploration of a great jewellery house, its treasures, and the people who made them. Illustrations of the jewels are augmented by archival photographs, sketches and working designs, many in colour.
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Add this copy of Platinum By Cartier: Triumphs of the Jewelers' Art to cart. $24.94, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Diamond rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Harry N Abrams Inc.
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Cartier. Fine in near fine jacket. 400 illustrations, including 345 color plates. 279 pages, large 4to, blue-lettered silver boards, d.w. New York: Harry N. Abrams, (1996). A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper.
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Fine in very good dust jacket. 279 p. Audience: General/trade; College/higher education; Professional and scholarly. Platinum by Cartier: Triumphs of the Jewelers' Art is a book that chronicles the history of platinum jewelry and the role that the Cartier jewelry house played in its rise to prominence. The book features stunning photographs of some of the most famous and iconic platinum jewelry pieces created by Cartier, including the Hope Diamond and the Panther brooch. The book also delves into the technical aspects of working with platinum, highlighting the unique properties of the metal that make it so desirable for jewelers. Overall, Platinum by Cartier is a celebration of the artistry and craftsmanship that goes into creating some of the world's most beautiful and enduring pieces of jewelry.
Add this copy of Platinum By Cartier: Triumphs of the Jewelers' Art to cart. $178.54, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Harry N Abrams Inc.
