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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.
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Fred (Korean edition)
Vincent Meylan; Foreword by Charles Leung
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R1,320
Discovery Miles 13 200
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Fred (Japanese edition)
Vincent Meylan; Foreword by Charles Leung
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R1,320
Discovery Miles 13 200
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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