Jeweled Garden: A Colorful History of Gems, Jewels, and Nature

The natural world has been a muse for artists throughout the ages and jewelry designers have always shared that inspiration their fascination with flora and fauna coming through in their work. Now Jeweled Garden traces the evolution of garden-inspired jewelry from the 19th century to the present day in beautiful photographs and an absorbing text. From Louis Comfort Tiffanys delicate realist creations of the Victorian Age to Cartiers 2006 Caresse dorchides necklace encrusted with precious stones the traditions most beautiful pieces by master jewelers are represented. Featuring pieces from turn-of-the-last-century Art Nouveau 1920s Art Deco 1950s and 60s jet-set and 1970s individualism from Faberg Lalique Tiffany Cartier Van Cleef & Arpels Bulgari and even from fashion houses such as Chanel and Christian Dior this gorgeous volume will delight jewelry aficionados and gardening enthusiasts alike. The natural world has been a muse for artists throughout the ages and jewelry designers have always shared that inspiration their fascination with flora and fauna coming through in their work. Now Jeweled Garden traces the evolution of garden-inspired jewelry from the 19th century to the present day in beautiful photographs and an absorbing text. From Louis Comfort Tiffanys delicate realist creations of the Victorian Age to Cartiers 2006 Caresse dorchides necklace encrusted with precious stones the traditions most beautiful pieces by master jewelers are represented. Featuring pieces from turn-of-the-last-century Art Nouveau 1920s Art Deco 1950s and 60s jet-set and 1970s individualism from Faberg Lalique Tiffany Cartier Van Cleef & Arpels Bulgari and even from fashion houses such as Chanel and Christian Dior this gorgeous volume will delight jewelry aficionados and gardening enthusiasts alike.