For the first time ever, the world’s most famous jewelers come together, presenting their most luscious pieces for your delectation. Jewelry International, the only book of its kind, features the world’s most exquisite jewels and the companies that craft them. Two introductory chapters explore in depth the myths, legends, mystery, and history of two of the most perfect gems on earth: diamonds and pearls. The most fabulous names in the world of haute jewelry, such as Boucheron, Bulgari, Chanel, and Mauboussin, each have their own chapters, focusing on the history and significant pieces of each house. Special interviews focusing on the black diamonds of de Grisogono, the "happy diamonds" of Chopard, and the extraordinary diamonds of Leviev accompany the editorial chapters. Gorgeous photographs of stunning haute jewelry pieces and an in-depth text make this book a must-have for anyone in love with jewelry.

Diamonds captivate with their glitter and glamour, pearls with their shimmer and shine. Is it any wonder that humanity has used them for protective talismans, declarations of undying love, and everything in between?

In the modern world, a few elite designers have combined an intimate knowledge of jewels with a highly refined artistic sense to make jewelry that will stand the test of time. Alexandre Reza, Boucheron, Bulgari, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, De Beers, de GRISOGONO, David Yurman, Doris Panos, Guy Ellia, Jacob & Co., Leviev, Mauboussin, Piaget, Waskoll -- all names that immediately bring to mind the world's finest jewelry, made with the world's rarest, most precious materials. Their genius is captured here in extensive company profiles and gorgeous full-color images of the designer's signature pieces and the accomplished women who wear them.

A must-have reference for all lovers of jewelry, this book includes informative illustrated introductory chapters on diamonds and pearls, the king and queen of gems, as well as interviews with industry leaders and histories of the most elite Haute Jewelry houses.

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Chopard

Legacy of Diamons

de GRISOGONO

A name, A Man, A Legend

LEVIEV

Extraordinary Diamons

Diamonds

The King of the Gems

Ⅰ. Famous Diamonds

Ⅱ. Diamonds in Technicolor

Ⅲ. Red Carpet Rocks

Ⅳ. Romancing the Stone

Ⅴ. History and Symbolism

Ⅵ. Diamond Designs

Ⅶ. Diamonds and Fashion

Pearls The Pursuit of Passion

Ⅰ. Symbolism and Meaning

Ⅱ. Powerful Pearls

Ⅲ. Famous Pearls

Ⅳ. Imperial Pearls

Ⅴ. Pearls and their Stars

Ⅵ. Pearls and Fashion

Ⅶ. Cultures and Pearls

Ⅷ. An Array of Pearls

Houses of Prestiges

Alexandre Reza

Boucheron

Bulgari

Cartier

CHANEL

Chopard

David Yurman

De Beers

de GRISOGONO

Doris Panos

Guy Ellia

Jacob & Co.

LEVIEV

Mauboussin

Piaget

Waskoll

Brand Directory