Chaumet: Parisian Jeweler Since 1780

Chaumet: Parisian Jeweler Since 1780

This ultimate reference on the legendary Parisian jeweler showcases Chaumetâ€™s key creations from 1780 to the present, drawing on unpublished archival material and contemporary designs.
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Quintessential Parisian jeweler Chaumet has shaped the face of elegance since 1780. This monograph covers all of the companyâ€™s innovative designsâ€”from diamond tiaras to nature-inspired motifs to intricate timepiecesâ€”that vary from classic and timeless to opulent and avant garde.
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Celebrating centuries of historyâ€”Chaumetâ€™s founder was the official jeweler to Napoleon Iâ€”this volume offers unique insight into the prestigious house and its legacy. This comprehensive monograph illuminates how the brandâ€”while maintaining an unmistakable and lustrous sense of Parisian eleganceâ€”has continually reinvented itself by drawing upon diverse sources of inspiration. Their designs include elements drawn from the Italian Renaissance, art nouveau, art deco, avant-garde periods, the â€œNew Look,â€ and the decadence of the 1960s and 1970s.
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A team of expert authors illuminate the tension between tradition and the constant quest for innovation, which is the very essence of Chaumetâ€™s vitality and creativity, passed down from generation to generation. From Napoleon and Josephine, to the maharajas and the Vanderbilts, to the stars of the silver screen, this monograph traces the glamorous figures who have entrusted the fine jeweler with commemorating their most momentous celebrations.
Country USA
Brand FLAMMARION
Manufacturer Flammarion
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9782080203168
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2017-09-05
UnitCount 1
EANs 9782080203168

Country	USA
Brand	FLAMMARION
Manufacturer	Flammarion
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9782080203168
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	2017-09-05
UnitCount	1
EANs	9782080203168

Chaumet: Parisian Jeweler Since 1780

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