{"product_id":"antique-french-jewelry-18001950-isbn-9782080433312","title":"Antique French Jewelry: 1800-1950","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis comprehensive overview, organized by material and period, allows the reader to distinguish, appraise, and date French jewelry from 1800‒1950.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis highly accessible guide offers a detailed panorama charting the evolution of French jewelry created between the Consulate period in the 1800s through to the 1950s. Iconic examples include Onyx cameos, “dormeuses” earrings in rose gold, an Art Deco solitaire, a sapphire “you and me” ring, a diamond “shaker” brooch, and an emerald “negligee” necklace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEntries are organized by period, and include primary sources of inspiration and characteristics, designers, materials, gemstones, and types of jewelry. Completed with an overview of the key design houses and artists who have left their mark on the jewelry industry since 1800, along with detailed advice for buying and maintaining pieces, this practical reference—richly illustrated with photographs and archival documents—provides everything you need to know to appreciate antique jewelry in all its facets.“One of the most eagerly awaited authors is antique jewellery specialist Geoffray Riondet, who will be signing copies of his book \u003ci\u003eAntique French Jewelry 1800-1950\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Flammarion in April 2024. With a preface by artist Victoire de Castellane, this work is an invaluable resource for any connoisseur keen to learn how to identify and date antique jewellery with precision.” — \u003ci\u003eJewellery Outlook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictoire de Castellane \u003c\/b\u003eis artistic director of Dior Jewelry. \u003cb\u003eGeoffray Riondet\u003c\/b\u003e runs the Riondet design house, and is an antique jewelry specialist, legal expert, and gemologist. Riondet drew upon the expertise of \u003cb\u003eValérie Goupil\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cb\u003e Anne Laurent\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cb\u003e Loïc Lescuyer\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cb\u003e Gérard Panczer\u003c\/b\u003e, and\u003cb\u003e Brigitte Serre-Bourt\u003c\/b\u003e, professors at the French National Institute of Gemology (ING, Paris-Lyon).","brand":"Flammarion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301086941413,"sku":"NP9782080433312","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9782080433312.jpg?v=1767721665","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/antique-french-jewelry-18001950-isbn-9782080433312","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}