Маючи неперевершений доступ до архівів Bulgari, Мейлан веде нас у інтимну подорож життям клієнтів, як відомих, так і сумно відомих, які надали цьому видатному середземноморському ювеліру своє покровительство. Маючи неперевершений доступ до архівів Bulgari, Мейлан веде нас у інтимну подорож життям клієнтів, як відомих, так і сумно відомих, які надали цьому видатному середземноморському ювеліру своє покровительство.

Коштовний камінь — це більше, ніж набір дорогоцінних каменів — це історія. Саме за таким принципом Вінсент Мейлан, автор книг Christie's: The Jewellery Archives Revealed, Boucheron: The Secret Archives, Van Cleef & Arpels: Treasures and Legends і Mellerio: Jewellers to the Queens of Europe, написав свою останню книгу. Тепер, маючи безпрецедентний доступ до архівів Bulgari, Мейлан веде нас у інтимну подорож життям клієнтів, як відомих, так і сумно відомих, які надали цьому видатному середземноморському ювеліру своє покровительство.

Париж може бути традиційним домом для еліти ювелірів, але Bulgari приймає своє римське походження. Від своїх ранніх творів, натхненних візантійською та ісламською архітектурою, до таких дизайнів, як кільце Trombino та браслети Serpenti, які все ще актуальні сьогодні, Bulgari витончено проводить межу між сучасністю та позачасовим.

Список їхніх клієнтів відображає їхній престиж. Знатність і знаменитість переплітаються; графиня ді Фрассо робила покупки в Bulgari зі своїм кавалером голлівудської суперзірки Гарі Купером, як і інфанта Беатріс з Іспанії та принцеса Марія Хосе з Бельгії. Річард Бертон сватався до Елізабет Тейлор блискучими коштовностями Bulgari, а декадентський шлюб Тайрона Пауера та Лінди Крістіан показував обручки Bulgari. Але ці коштовності розповідають історії багатьох жанрів, а не лише романтику: від вигнаних іранських шахів до графа Сіні з Монселіс, якого СС затримали за викуп і відпустили в обмін на коштовності Bulgari.

Кожна історія переказана з характерним запалом Вінсента Мейлана, прикрашена оригінальними фотографіями з архівів. Розділи присвячені заможним клієнтам, але також і самим каменям, простежуючи еволюцію цієї культової римської компанії через історію та розвиток їхніх ювелірних виробів від шахти до майстерні та моделі.

Про автора:

Вінсент Мейлан пише історію та сторінки про гонорари для французького жіночого тижневика Point de Vue. Він також є фахівцем у сфері дорогоцінного каміння та високої ювелірної майстерності, а також автором кількох біографій та праць з історії дорогоцінного каміння, зокрема Queens' Jewels (Assouline, 2005), Boucheron: The Secret Archives (ACC, 2011), Van Cleef & Arpels: Treasures and Legends (ACC, 2014) та Christie's: The Jewellery Archives Revealed (ACC 2016).

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The story of Maison FRED is the tale of a truly distinguished gentleman who — as a young man richly endowed with natural talents — believed that, for him, nothing was impossible.

In 1936, Fred Samuel opened his first boutique at 6 Rue Royale in Paris, where he brought a fresh and dynamic spirit to his jewellery designs, reflecting the brilliant sunlight of Argentina, his birthplace and childhood home. From the iconic Force 10 bracelet to the Pretty Woman collection, his heritage has imbued the Maison with a unique personality, setting it apart from all competitors.

Forming part of an ambitious project to shape the legacy of Maison FRED, a distinctively French creator of precious jewellery, this book is a family history, a celebration of extraordinary jewels and, above all, a tribute to Maison FRED’s founder, whose values and spirit continue to inspire contemporary jewellers. Drawing on numerous archival documents, gouache design studies, and splendid examples of precious jewels, this volume depicts the full scope of a rich and living heritage, the embodiment and source of inventiveness for the young generations and the creators of today and tomorrow.

About the Author:

Historian and journalist Vincent Meylan is a renowned specialist in high jewellery. He is the author of several biographies and works devoted to the history of gems.

For centuries, the stories of the world’s great jewellery collections have lain hidden within the archives of Christie’s, the celebrated auctioneers. From the tragic European queens, Mary, Queen of Scots and Marie Antoinette – both beheaded – to Hollywood royalty such as Elizabeth Taylor, the vaults sparkle with the most celebrated (and occasionally notorious) names of the last 250 years. Following on from the success of his books on Boucheron: The Secret Archives, Van Cleef & Arpels: Treasures and Legends and Mellerio: Jewellers to the Queens of Europe, author Vincent Meylan explores these remarkable jewellery archives, revealing the mysteries within for the first time.

Each sale had its intrigue, each its story to tell. The first auction of jewellery from the British royal family took place at Christie’s in 1773, after the death of the Princess of Wales, mother of George III. As the archives reveal, in the subsequent centuries, Christie’s has been party to the sale of jewellery by several further generations of British royals, from Lady Patricia Ramsay and the Countess of Southesk through to Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon. And, in the wake of revolution and regicide further afield, the crown jewels of France, Russia, Bavaria, Serbia, Egypt, India and Spain were all sold at Christie’s. Aside from Elizabeth Taylor, the legendary movie star collections of Merle Oberon and Gloria Swanson are also revealed here, as well as the most famous pearls and diamonds in the world; each explored within the context of their owners’ remarkable lives.

Expertly curating the extensive archives, Vincent Meylan has drawn out the key details of each momentous sale. Original documents from the vaults are reproduced in the book, alongside hundreds of colour illustrations of the jewels and their owners.

About the Author:

Vincent Meylan is a specialist in precious stones and high jewellery, and the author of several biographies and works on the history of precious stones, including Queens' Jewels (Assouline, 2005), Boucheron: The Secret Archives ISBN 9781851496679 (ACC, 2011), and of Van Cleef & Arpels: Treasures and Legends ISBN 9781851497706 (ACC, 2014).

From Empress Farah and the secrets of the treasure of Iran, to Queen Marie Amélie’s missing emeralds, via Fantômas and the blood-red rubies of the kings of Burma, entering the world of Van Cleef & Arpels is like embarking upon a fascinating treasure hunt. In this book, Vincent Meylan explores a century in the history of one of the most prestigious Parisian jewellery dynasties. He opens doors and unlocks caskets to reveal the mysterious, and sometimes fantastic, stories of its clients and the fabulous and exceptional stones that they entrusted to the “golden hands” of Van Cleef & Arpels. The Maharani of Baroda, the Duchess of Windsor, Princess Lilian of Belgium, Elizabeth Taylor, Marlene Dietrich, Princess Grace of Monaco, Maria Callas, Barbara Hutton and the Countess of Camargo: they are all the heroines of this incredible epic full of rubies, diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires.

Van Cleef & Arpels: Treasures and Legends is full of extravagant fairytales and fascinating behind-the-scenes revelations. It also tells the sometimes troubled story of a dynasty of jewellers, of gifted men and women who have, for over a century, helped to shape that inimitably Parisian art de vivre that is the envy of the world.

About the Author:

Vincent Meylan is responsible for the history and royalty pages in Point de Vue. He is also a specialist in precious stones and in 'haute joaillerie'. He is the author of several biographies, Queens' Jewels and Boucheron: The Secret Archives.

Tells the fabulous story of the founder of this famous and respected Parisian jeweller as well as the tales of passion, crime and intrigue of his famous and infamous client.

The House of Boucheron represents one of the great Parisian jewellers of the last 150 years. Founder, Frederic Boucheron opened his first shop in 1858. Many of his clients were not women of society, but femmes fatales of the demi-monde. Nonetheless, his skill with precious stones and his absolute discretion made him a favourite of both courtesans and princes. In turn, his business flourished allowing him to move to the famous Place Vendome in 1892. Having been given unprecedented access to the Boucheron vaults, the book's author, Vincent Meylan, made some remarkable discoveries. Perhaps the most significant was a register labelled 'Book of Stones'. It is a record of all the precious stones that have entered Boucheron's stock; diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, rubies and pearls are all indexed according to weight, price and, most importantly, who bought and sold them. Meylan also uncovered almost 200 order books and 150 letters. It is these 'Secret Archives' that have enabled him to reveal the fascinating history of Boucheron and his extraordinary, colourful clientele.

From the 'Ladies of Sin' to the 'King and Queens of the World' Meylan reveals the riveting stories behind the jewels that the Parisian jeweller sold; the desires they aroused, the madness they provoked, the love they formalised, and the deaths they caused. Boucheron's clients included Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, La Belle Otero, King Farouk of Egypt, and the Shah of Iran. The demands of these wealthy individuals led to the sensational orders that elevated Boucheron to the highest level of creativity. This captivating and revealing publication includes original design sketches, black and white archive images and sumptuous colour photographs of the exquisite Boucheron creations, including Tsarina Alexandra's pearl and diamond coronet and The Queen Mother's tiara.

Vincent Meylan is responsible for the 'history and royalty' pages in Point de Vue. He is also a specialist in precious stones and in 'haute joaillerie'. He is the author of several biographies and of Queens' Jewels