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Bulgari - Treasures of Rome (Hardcover): Vincent Meylan Bulgari - Treasures of Rome (Hardcover)
Vincent Meylan
R1,720 R1,328 Discovery Miles 13 280 Save R392 (23%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A jewel is more than an arrangement of precious stones - it is a story. This is the principle on which Vincent Meylan, author of Christie's: The Jewellery Archives Revealed, Boucheron: The Secret Archives, Van Cleef & Arpels: Treasures and Legends, and Mellerio: Jewellers to the Queens of Europe, has written his latest book. Now, with unparalleled access to the Bulgari archives, Meylan guides us on an intimate journey through the lives of the clients, both famous and infamous, who have given this pre-eminent Mediterranean jeweller their patronage. Paris may be the traditional home of the jeweller elite, but Bulgari embraces its Roman origins. From their early creations, inspired by Byzantine and Islamic architecture, to designs like the Trombino ring and Serpenti bracelets, which are still relevant today, Bulgari gracefully navigates the line between contemporary and timeless. Their client roster reflects their prestige. Nobility and celebrity intermingle; the Countess di Frasso shopped at Bulgari with her Hollywood superstar-beau, Gary Cooper, as did the Infanta Beatriz of Spain and Princess Maria José of Belgium. Richard Burton wooed Elizabeth Taylor with glittering Bulgari jewels, while the decadent marriage of Tyrone Power and Linda Christian featured Bulgari wedding rings. But these jewels tell tales of many genres, not just romance: from exiled Iranian Shahs to Count Cini of Monselice, held for ransom by the SS and released in exchange for Bulgari jewels. Each story is retold with Vincent Meylan's characteristic verve, embellished with original pictures from the archives. Chapters are dedicated to wealthy customers, but also to the stones themselves, tracing the evolution of this iconic Roman company through history, and the development of their jewellery from mine, to workshop, to model.

Fred - The Sunlight Jeweller (Hardcover): Vincent Meylan Fred - The Sunlight Jeweller (Hardcover)
Vincent Meylan; Foreword by Charles Leung
R1,325 Discovery Miles 13 250 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Fred (Korean edition): Vincent Meylan Fred (Korean edition)
Vincent Meylan; Foreword by Charles Leung
R1,320 Discovery Miles 13 200 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Fred (Japanese edition): Vincent Meylan Fred (Japanese edition)
Vincent Meylan; Foreword by Charles Leung
R1,320 Discovery Miles 13 200 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Fred - [CHINESE EDITION] (Hardcover): Vincent Meylan Fred - [CHINESE EDITION] (Hardcover)
Vincent Meylan; Foreword by Charles Leung
R1,322 Discovery Miles 13 220 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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