Tiffany Pearls (Hardcover)

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Symbols of perfection, pearls are the most classic of gems, bringing an air of elegance and sophistication to the women who wear them. No name in fine jewelry says “classic” more than Tiffany & Co., and in Tiffany Pearls, the venerable institution’s longtime design director traces the dazzling history of pearl jewelry at Tiffany, from the mid-19th century to the present, including fascinating accounts of many of the world’s most famous pearls since the Renaissance.

Tiffany Pearls is lavishly illustrated with archival photographs, portraits of illustrious pearl lovers through the centuries (including Queen Elizabeth I; Catherine de Medici; Mary, Queen of Scots; and Mary Todd Lincoln), sketches and drawings of Tiffany’s signature designs, and photographs of their spectacular antique and contemporary pearl pieces. In addition, celebrities from Audrey Hepburn to Elizabeth Taylor, Christy Turlington, Naomi Watts, and Sarah Jessica Parker are pictured decked out in lavish Tiffany pearls.

About the Author

John Loring has been the design director of Tiffany & Co. since 1979. Prior to joining Tiffany, he served as the New York bureau chief of Architectural Digest. The author of numerous books on Tiffany style and entertaining, Loring lives in New York City.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: "Harry N. Abrams, Inc." (November 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810954435
• ISBN-13: 978-0810954434
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 9.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #383,956 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME GIFT FOR THAT SPECIAL WOMAN!, November 19, 2006

By	Shannon L. Turner "Just Shannon" (Vienna, VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

THE most wonderful gift for that special woman in your life that loves pearls! Seduces you with breathtaking photos of collectable pieces & educates you about the history of pearls & how to care for them. Also stirs the imagination to create similar...
I consult in an exclusive jewelry boutique, (The Jewelry Doctor/Vienna, VA) and am ordering my SECOND copy as one of our clients loved the book so much that I gave her my copy; mournfully, yet happily to see her love for it...
You simply will not believe the high quality photos and the depth of the historical information provided by this author...a wonderful gift idea for the holidays! ~Shannon @ THE JEWELRY DOCTOR, Platinum & Diamond Boutique, 703.255.1330

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tiffany Pearls, January 20, 2007

By	B. L. Sherr - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Gorgeous photos! Enjoyed this beautiful survey,documentation of tiffany pearl jewelry designs very much.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone needs pearls!, January 23, 2007

By	J. Harrelson - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Gorgeously illustrated, in-depth history of the spherical nacre form. It's a must read for anyone who has even entertained the idea of owning pearls, or for anyone who has inherited grandma's necklace.