Author: Paredes, Liana & Jeffrey Edward Post & Michael Hall & Jennifer Levy et al:
Title: Spectacular. Gems and Jewelry from the Merriweather Post Collection.
Description: June 2017, (24 x 26,5 cm), 200 pp. Enlish text, 170 colour ills. hardcover. Spectacular immerses the reader in one of the most remarkable collections of jewellery ever assembled. The Merriweather Post Collection features exquisite gems from the early twentieth century to the late 1960s, from world- renowned firms such as Cartier (including the famous Indian Emerald Pendant brooch), Van Cleef and Arpels, George Headley, David Webb, Fulco di Verdura, and Harry Winston (the incredible Blue Heart Diamond ring). It is also notable for its historic pieces, among them the Marie Louise diadem created by Etienne Nitot et Fils in 1810 and the earrings reputedly found in Marie Antoinette's pockets as she tried to escape the French Revolution. Illustrated with over 160 colour images, including stunning new photography, design drawings, newspaper and magazine articles, details and advertisements, Spectacular is enriched by short essays contributed by experts on a variety of historical, socio-cultural, and gemological subjects. This is a unique opportunity to explore the development of twentieth-century jewellery design and construction.

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