The Master Jewelers

Who doesn’t love a little sparkle? You’ll find plenty in this gorgeous book. Along with histories of important jewelers from the late-19th through the 20th centuries, it features photographs of masterworks created by these artists and craftspeople. The book also highlights a number of specific jewelry styles, such as Art Nouveau by Lalique and Egyptian revival by Cartier. Other jewelers presented in the book include Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels, Fabergé, and Bulgari—with illustrations of their dazzling pieces crafted from gold, silver, platinum, gems, pearls, and enamel. One notable example is a solid gold Tiffany vase embellished with over 200 gemstones and pearls, made in 1904. This book is a valuable reference for museum curators and students of the decorative arts, for studying specific pieces as well as the history of jewelry and trends in jewelry making.