Castellani and Italian Archaeological Jewelry (Book)

This a very comprehensive publication which includes an informative text (208 pages) that also includes a lavish selection of photographs which trace the history of American jewelry...

This beautiful book was published to accompany an exhibition held in the Grand Palais in 2013. A very large number of the pieces on display and photographed in the book were loaned by the Cartier Collection and are not generally available to view others were loaned by such as Queen Elizabeth ll. The book traces the history of this great Parisian jewellery house through the second half of the 19th century and the Belle Epoch, through the 20th century when they supplied many European Royal Houses, into the 1920's and 1930's when the Indian Maharaja's were having many of their traditional jewels reset in modern designs, into the 1940's and beyond when very wealthy socialites, great collectors and actresses such as Daisy Fellowes...

An archaeological-revival coral and gold Spartan diadem, in the form of a gold band with seven concave discs each set with a cabochon coral, alternating with eight floral motifs each set with a small cabochon coral, all with gold wirework decorations of Etruscan style, made in Naples circa 1840, bearing gold hallmarks N3 with the profile of Parthenope, gross weight 94 grams. A gorgeous and sumptuous Spartan diadem, made in the mid-nineteenth century in Italy. Beginning in the early nineteenth century, jewellery inspired by the Ancient World became very popular. This diadem is made from bright yellow gold in which is set seven glowing orange cabochon-cut coral stones within carved gold discs. Further gold wirework and smaller coral stones add to the beauty of this piece, which is simple and bold. By family repute, this diadem, purchased in England during the early part of the 20th century, was once owned by Empress Eugénie of France. Winterhalter's portrait of the Empress in 1864 depicts her wearing a gold diadem similar in design to this one. Eugénie loved jewels and as well as enjoying the sumptuous French crown jewels...

Golden metal and glass paste comb with floral ornaments. Work from the Gripoix Atelier. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 7 cm Seller Reference:...