For millennia pearls have been associated with royalty, glamour, and status, and treasured for their exquisite beauty. Pearls traces the history of these coveted gems over the centuries and across cultures from East to West, from the Roman Empire right up to the present day. Historical portraits and contextual material explain the social and cultural significance of pearls, exploring the changing fashions in how pearls were worn, whether as signs of luxury and status or as attributes of the Virgin Mary, representing purity and chastity. Pearls brings together an impressive range of jewelry, from Renaissance-era pearl necklaces that made history with their intricate stories and intrigues, to the pearl drop worn by England’s Charles I when he went to the scaffold and a brooch given by Prince Albert to Queen Victoria on their third wedding anniversary. From the late 19th century, luxury brands such as Chaumet, Garrard, Cartier, Tiffany, and Bulgari came to the fore, and with the introduction of cultured pearls in the early 20th century, pearls, formerly a symbol of privilege, became a more popular and affordable adornment.

Pearls

Arts & Photography

Chadour-Sampson, Beatriz

BARI, HUBERT

Graphic Design

Victoria & Albert Museum

L'INCENDIE DE LA BIBLIOTHÈQUE: Strasbourg sous les bombes, 1870 - ROMAN

LA NUEE BLEUE

Showcases the most stunning and recent photographs of the world's most dazzling diamonds along with the most up-to-date information about them.

Diamonds: In the Heart of the Earth, in the Heart of Stars, at the Heart of Power

Sautter, Violaine

Vilo Intl

A beautifully illustrated book that presents these gems in all their natural luster and social value. Although it appears that it is no longer amongst the mysteries of the world, the fact remains that there is still a lot unknown about the pearl. We barely understand how it is formed, and it has recently been discovered that all shells can produce them. As a consequence, a whole range of pearls may exist reflecting the immense variety of mollusks and shells in the world. In Pearls, the history of the pearl is recounted once more, now taking into account these new scientific discoveries. This book also explores the financial stakes associated with cultured pearls, managing to effortlessly combine scientific, historical, cultural, and practical information. Along with showcasing 350 color photographs, this book aims to provide simple and clear facts with documented explanations reflecting the latest research. Professionals and fans of jewellery will find this beautifully illustrated book an entertaining read and a valuable resource.

Lam, David

Skira

Perle rose (La): TRESOR NATUREL DES CARAIBES (DESIGN ET ARTS DECORAT. SKIRA)

This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of the pink pearl of the Caribbean. The pink pearl is produced by a very beautiful shellfish, the queen conch, and is unrivaled anywhere in the world. On average, one in every 10,000 queen conch shells contains a pearl. Sue Hendrickson, a professional diver and a female Indiana Jones, has spent much of her life collecting pink pearls most of which have been discovered by Caribbean people who fish for conch for its flesh. Hendricks

Pink Pearl: A Natural Treasure of the Caribbean

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