From modest beginnings in Paris to predominance in the world of high fashion, the rise of the house of Cartier is comprehensively chronicled in this lavish volume. In the 1980s Cartier granted Hans Nadelhoffer exclusive access to its archives in order to write the definitive history. Long out of print, Nadelhoffer's exhaustive research has been revived with lush new photography and design sketches of the world's most distinctive and finely crafted jewelry. Through charming and compelling anecdotes, these famed gemsand the elite clientele who don themare brought to life. This fully illustrated account is the essential complement to any jewelry lover's collection, and will satisfy the longings of all those who covet this legendary brand.
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Hans Nadelhoffer was jewelry expert for Christie's auction house in Geneva and spent three years immersed in the Cartier archives in Paris, New York, and London gathering material for this book.
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A little expensive, but worth it!,
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This review is from: Cartier Jewelers Extraordinary (Hardcover)
I think that this book is a great resource for anyone who is a jewelry student or just in love with very fine jewelry. While the book does focus more on the lives of the three Cartier brothers, there are many great pictures of their jewelry as well. I think this book is well worth the money.
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Amazing book,
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This review is from: Cartier (Hardcover)
This absolutely fabulous book is a very complete history of the House of Cartier, with a special emphasis in the early 20th century designs. It features chapters dedicated to the 1925 exhibition, the Ballets Russes, the great transactions and the comissions for the maharajas; and it shows everything, from vanity cases and watches to tiaras, bandeaux and aigrettes. The photographs are vivid and detailed, on clean black or white backgrounds that allow the pieces to shine. It includes some interesting historic photos and illustrations, as well as an invaluable text, filled with details, anecdotes and a very complete study of the pieces and styles mastered by this great jewelry house.
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Cartier: beauty and desire,
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A history and analysis of Cartier : jewels in modern time. The world impact of Cartier's creators. Images of the best neclaces, tiaras, rings and horloges. A piece of art in itself. Very well written. manoel barros da motta
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Académie Française, grand duke, industriels modernes, jewelled flight, moiré strap, white enamel fillets, millegrain setting, coral rods, folding buckle, enamel motifs, winged tiara, winding crown, garland style, guilloché decoration, cabochon sapphires, scarab brooch, sapphire tiara, rock crystal centre, carved sapphires, onyx base, mystery clocks, engraved emerald, cabochon turquoises, white enamel dial, sapphire weighing Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Cartier Paris, Louis Cartier, New York, Art Deco, Pierre Cartier, Cartier London, Art Nouveau, First World War, Jacques Cartier, Grand Duchess Vladimir, Jeanne Toussaint, Vanity Fair, Ballets Russes, Charles Jacqueau, Alfred Cartier, Les Indes, Second World War, Marie Antoinette, Aga Khan, Nancy Leeds, Fifth Avenue, Barbara Hutton, Lady de Grey, Ganna Walska, Maharaja of Nawanagar Browse Sample Pages:
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Académie Française, grand duke, industriels modernes, jewelled flight, moiré strap, white enamel fillets, millegrain setting, coral rods, folding buckle, enamel motifs, winged tiara, winding crown, garland style, guilloché decoration, cabochon sapphires, scarab brooch, sapphire tiara, rock crystal centre, carved sapphires, onyx base, mystery clocks, engraved emerald, cabochon turquoises, white enamel dial, sapphire weighing Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Cartier Paris, Louis Cartier, New York, Art Deco, Pierre Cartier, Cartier London, Art Nouveau, First World War, Jacques Cartier, Grand Duchess Vladimir, Jeanne Toussaint, Vanity Fair, Ballets Russes, Charles Jacqueau, Alfred Cartier, Les Indes, Second World War, Marie Antoinette, Aga Khan, Nancy Leeds, Fifth Avenue, Barbara Hutton, Lady de Grey, Ganna Walska, Maharaja of Nawanagar Browse Sample Pages:
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