Cartier

Cartier by Nadelhoffer, Hans. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780811860994.

From modest beginnings in Paris to predominance in the world of high fashion, the rise of the house of Cartier is comprehensively chronicled in this lavish volume. In the 1980s Cartier granted Hans Nadelhoffer exclusive access to its archives in order to write the definitive history. Long out of print, Nadelhoffers exhaustive research has been revived with lush new photography and design sketches of the worlds most distinctive and finely crafted jewelry. Through charming and compelling anecdotes, these famed gemsand the elite clientele who don themare brought to life. This fully illustrated account is the essential complement to any jewelry lovers collection, and will satisfy the longings of all those who covet this legendary brand.