Haute joaillerie, bijoux exceptionnels du XXIe siècle, Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld (book)

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Haute joaillerie, bijoux exceptionnels du XXIe siècle / High Jewelry, Exceptional Jewels of the 21st Century (book) by Juliet Wier de la Rochefoucauld. Publisher La Bibliothèque des Arts. 2013. Hardcover book in its slipcase. Excellent condition for the book, like new. The slipcase has a blunt corner (see photos at the top left). 358 pages, large format. Weight 3.7 kg / 8.15 lbs. Dimensions 28.6cm × 34.0cm × 4.7cm. Texts in French.

A unique and original overview of today’s jewelry creation in the world. The book Exceptional Jewels offers the chance to delve into the inspiration and passion that drive the creators of sumptuous jewelry bearing the mark of our time, and to explore the world of contemporary jewelry. The interviews that the author conducted with twenty-five designer jewelers reveal their individual character and their respective specificities: sources of inspiration, preferred materials, favorite stones and everything that marks the specific style of their creations. Each of the twenty-five interviews and reports is accompanied by superb color photographs of the most beautiful creations of these designer artists. A special chapter is devoted to the rising stars of this luxury craft. This book is aimed at both jewelry lovers and professionals in jewelry, fashion, design, or applied arts.

Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld has always been fascinated by jewelry creation. She never ceases to be amazed that a jewelry designer can look at a precious stone and yet design something very different in terms of style and appearance from that of another designer. Each piece of jewelry is a small feat of engineering, sculpture, and art. It tells a story and the wearer becomes part of this story, as does the person looking at it. He is the communicator par excellence.

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