Timeless Tiaras — Diana Scarisbrick

Description:

A wonderful book on tiaras — full of coloured photographs and illustrations — perfect as inspiration for your next headpiece or bridal-crown collection. A beautiful reference for anyone designing or dreaming up luxurious, regal jewellery.

Additional Notes:

“A timeless tiara.”

Symbols of success and happiness. Jewels for the head are among the most spectacular jewelry created over the last two centuries. From the diadem offered by Napoleon I to Pope Pius VII, to the model created by Joseph Chaumet for Empress Josephine, these jewels have long fascinated anyone with interest in precious jewelry.

Lavishly illustrated with original drawings, photographs, and archival documents from Chaumet, this volume traces the legendary history of ornamental headwear in all its forms. From the aigrette to the bandeau, revealing an illustrious history where exceptional jewels go hand in hand with exceptional figures.

Condition: Hard cover, good used condition with dust cover

Publisher: Assouline

Dimensions: 20 × 28 × 3 cm