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For the Love of Diamonds
The Fine Jewelry Book
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Marilyn Monroe was right: diamonds are a girl's best friend. In such fast-paced times, jewellery appears timeless and long-lasting and is often a smart investment. Being the perfect homage to the wonderful world of jewellery, For the Love of Diamonds focuses on these objects of desire....
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See moreFor the Love of Diamonds showcases both current trends and must-have pieces, as well as iconic, timeless jewellery items, providing a comprehensive overview and serving as the ideal source of inspiration. Text in English and German.
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Description
Marilyn Monroe was right: diamonds are a girl's best friend. In such fast-paced times, jewellery appears timeless and long-lasting and is often a smart investment. Being the perfect homage to the wonderful world of jewellery, For the Love of Diamonds focuses on these objects of desire.
The book features the most famous jewellers, designers, and iconic pieces of jewellery. It also offers insights on gemmology, manufacturing techniques, and tips on different jewellery styles. Text in English and German.
Selling Points:
- For the Love of Diamonds is a jewellery enthusiast's must-have book.
- This opulent volume combines glittering images, entertaining stories, and useful information.
- 150 colour and black-and-white illustrations.
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For the Love of Diamonds
Marilyn Monroe was right: diamonds are a girl's best friend. In such fast-paced times, jewellery appears timeless and long-lasting and is often a smart investment. Being the perfect homage to the wonderful world of jewellery, For the Love of Diamonds focuses on these objects of desire. The book features the most famous jewellers, designers, and iconic pieces of jewellery. It...HardbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9783961716043
Publisher: teNeues Publishing UK Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 12 November 2024
Country: Germany
Imprint: teNeues Media GmbH & Co. KG
Illustration: 150 Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 245.0mm
Height: 314.0mm
Weight: 1712g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Rachael Taylor is a freelance jewellery journalist and regular contributor to a wealth of titles across the globe, including The Financial Times, The Telegraph, Independent, Cond Nast publications, Retail Jeweller and Rapaport. She was the founding editor of Professional Jeweller and WatchPro magazines, launching the titles on behalf of a global publisher in 2010, and was the co-founder of The Jewellery Cut, a platform that showcased independent jewellery designers at a bi-annual jewellery showcase in London. Respected for her in-depth knowledge of the jewellery world, Rachael is a judge for many competitions, including the prestigious UK Jewellery Awards and The Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Awards. The latter of which, she hosted from 2020 to 2022, following in the footsteps of jewellery luminaries including Stephen Webster and Theo Fennell, and in 2022 became the Council's first female ambassador.
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