Alba Cappellieri

An extraordinary repertoire of jewellery from the mid-18th to mid-20th century From the diamond aigrettes adored by Marie Antoinette to the opulent coral and cameo parures preferred by Pauline Bonaparte, from the micro-mosaic masterpieces of the Grand Tour to the sentimental jewellery of Queen Victoria or the diamond ring bearing the monogram of Emperor Franz Joseph, to the sinuous lines...

The extraordinary jewellery creations by the famous Maison from its beginnings to the present day. This book presents the legendary jewellery and precious objects of Van Cleef & Arpels, and how they relate to time, nature, and love. Time is a fundamental element for both creativity and craftsmanship. Time gives objects their shape; it defines their style; determines their function,...