A Dictionary of Wonders: Van Cleef and Arpels by Fabienne Reybaud

A Dictionary of Wonders: Van Cleef and Arpels by Fabienne Reybaud

This book is a poetic and timeless memento, a voyage into the heart of jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels' universe to discover their creations.

This opus, arranged as an alphabetical guide, is a veritable A-Z lexicon that revisits the themes and codes of the famous jeweler: indispensable historical references to emblematic jewels, precision watchmaking and jewelry-making techniques demonstrating unique savoir faire, and artistic collaborations. Fabienne Reybaud's lively text leads the reader into the center of an enchanting world where everything wondrous and fantastical serves as an ever-rejuvenating source of inspiration and creativity.

This poetic and timeless memento is magnificently illustrated with fabulous miniature worlds inhabited by the masterpieces that have forged the international identity and renown of the jewelers Van Cleef & Arpels.

Samuel, Fred: - Fred Samuel, founder of the illustrious French jewelry house of Fred, was a master of colored stones who seduced his clients with the chic lifestyle of the French Riviera at its peak. Born in Buenos Aires in 1908, he was the son of a French jeweler who had immigrated to Argentina. He apprenticed in Paris and opened his first jewelry shop there in 1936, focusing on brightly hued stones such as the extraordinary Soleil d'Or, a 105-carat yellow diamond. Clients including Marlene Dietrich and Princess Grace of Monaco were attracted by the charisma, kindness, and joie de vivre of this jeweler who invented casual glamour.

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ISBN 13	9782080282972
ISBN 10	2080282972
Title	A Dictionary of Wonders: Van Cleef and Arpels
Author	Fabienne Reybaud
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Editions Flammarion
Year published	2023-11-16
Number of pages	360
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