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Emerald
Twenty-one Centuries of Jewelled Opulence and Power
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This book is ideal for jewellery aficionados, gem collectors, art and fashion lovers, and anyone fascinated by the history and craftsmanship behind precious stones.
As befits a prized gemstone that is twenty times rarer than diamond, this title features pieces worn by celebrities ranging from filmstars to royalty, all alongside classic images of emeralds from art, advertising and fashion. It showcases more than forty of the world's most significant and famous pieces of emerald jewelry.
'This chic tome is almost as beautiful as the fine jewels it celebrates' Daily Telegraph
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Lavishly illustrated and exquisitely designed, this book opens with stunning images of style icons, both historic and modern, wearing their favourite emerald jewellery. As befits a prized gemstone that is twenty times rarer than diamond, here we see together, for the first time, pieces worn by celebrities ranging from film stars to royalty, all alongside classic images of emeralds from art, advertising, and fashion. This is celebrated in a text by Franca Sozzani, editor of Vogue Italia.
The second part of this major volume showcases more than forty of the world's most significant and famous pieces of emerald jewellery, including many previously unseen designs from private and royal collections. Historic creations that are up to 5,500 years old are represented alongside all the modern jewellery houses.
The third and final part of Emerald tells the story of the emerald trade from mine to market, illustrated with specially commissioned photography taken across four continents.
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The book has been praised for its stunning illustrations and rich detail, described by Vanity Fair as a showcase of the storied stone in extraordinary depth. The Financial Times highlights its status as a covetable coffee-table addition, while Sotheby's Magazine notes the palpable opulence of the featured historic pieces. The Jewellery Editor regards it as a collector’s item and a fail-proof gift for jewellery and gem enthusiasts.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780500517208
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 25 November 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Weight: 3280g
Pages: 326
About the Author
Joanna Hardy was senior specialist in the Jewelry Department at Sotheby's London. In 2006 she masterminded and launched 'London Rocks', a pioneering exhibition of contemporary jewelry, and was also the force behind the exhibition 'Art Rocks' at the Shizaru Gallery in Mayfair, London, in Autumn 2011. Jonathan Self has been passionate about emeralds and their enigma for more than thirty years. He has written for The Times, Country Life and Vanity Fair, and is the author of over a dozen books. Franca Sozzani is editor of Vogue Italia. Hettie Judah is a writer, art critic for the i, art critic for Artnet, culture correspondent for The New York Times and T Magazine, regular contributor to The Guardian, The Spaces, Art Review and Frieze.
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