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A deep dive into the fabulous stories of renowned jewellers

Van Cleef & Arpels Treasures and Legends BY VINCENT MEYLAN

Epic in its scale of coverage, this book recounts the origins of Van Cleef & Arpels and the historical figures who populated those many tales. The stories are matched by stunning photographs of royal coronations and weddings, and some intriguing private documents.

Boucheron The Secret Archives BY VINCENT MEYLAN

Intriguing stories pepper the pages of this book – from Boucheron’s beginnings as a favourite among ‘femme fatales of the demi-monde’ to its eventual rise as a jeweller for royalties. Equally amazing are the revelations culled from Boucheron’s Secret Archives.

Pomellato Since 1967 BY SHEILA WELLER AND GIUSI FERRÉ

The late 1960s is lovingly relived in this book – from its subcultures to its icons. With stunning images by the likes of Herb Ritts, Helmut Newton, and Lord Snowdown, the Summer of Love provides a technicolor backdrop for the story of the beloved Italian jeweller.

Boucheron Free-spirited Jeweler BY ANITA COPPET

From the time it first opened a boutique - in 1858 - beneath the arcades of the Palais Royale,

Boucheron’s story unfurled with gripping drama that involved everyone who was anyone – from La Païva to Joan Crawford. Read all about it here.

Alhambra Van Cleef and Arpels BY NICHOLAS FOULKES

This book traces the genealogy of the beloved icon from its ascent in the 1960s to its rise as the global symbol that it is today. The story is told alongside stunning black-and-white photography making it a delight to the eye as it is to the mind.

Bulgari Magnifica The Power Women Hold BY ALEXANDRA DAMIANOS, AISHA DEE, MIA MORETTI, ET AL.

A collection of poems, essays, and letters by women – some typewritten and placed inside envelopes – is interspersed with stunning imagery of high jewellery making for a compelling read. It is a heady celebration of precious words and precious objects. —LL