Chaumet Tiaras

Divine Jewels

Clare Phillips, Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni

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Thames & Hudson Ltd
06 January 2020

Antiques & collectables: jewellery

Founded in 1780 in Paris, Chaumet quickly made history by becoming the official jeweller to Empress Josephine, soon turning the house into the most sought-after jeweller in Europe with a loyal and prestigious clientele, from empresses and queens to Maharajas. Tiaras, as social symbols and fashion accessories, are Chaumet's speciality and were particularly sought after throughout the centuries - from historical pieces created for royalty to strikingly modern Art Deco pieces crafted for wealthy 1920s flappers. Rarely seen and exhibited, the tiaras illustrated in this book are presented thematically ('Nature', 'Skies', 'Graphic Lines' and 'Power') and are introduced by two short essays: V&A jewelry curator Clare Phillips examines the history of tiaras through the centuries, while fashion expert Natasha Fraser focuses on their role in the history of fashion. Presented in a luxurious, slipcased package, Chaumet: Tiaras is a unique tribute to that most elite of jewels. It will be a must-have reference for lovers of luxury and high jewelry.

Text by: Clare Phillips, Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 330mm, Width: 250mm,
Weight: 2.590kg
ISBN: 9780500210284
ISBN 10: 0500210284
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 06 January 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni is the author of Monsieur Dior: Once Upon A Time, Loulou de la Falaise, Vogue on Yves Saint Laurent and After Andy: Adventures in Warhol Land. She was the European editor for Harper's Bazaar from 1999 to 2004 after serving as a staff member and journalist at Women's Wear Daily and W magazine. She lives in Paris. Clare Phillips is Curator in the Sculpture, Metalwork, Ceramics & Glass Department at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Her publications include Jewelry: From Antiquity to the Present and Jewels and Jewellery

Reviews for Chaumet Tiaras: Divine Jewels

'Documents the undeniable magic of the tiara, the dazzling craftsmanship and remarkable artistry' - Tatler 'Dazzling' - Centurion 'A sweeping retrospective of the house's dazzling creations' - Vanity Fair '256 pages of tiara heaven' - JCK