An examination of the jewellery created by Coco Chanel. Using illustrations, documents, archival research and interviews with her colleagues and contemporaries, this book reveals Coco Chanel's passion for fabulous jewels.
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Beautiful ... insiders at Chanel say it's THE book on Chanel's jewelry. --Vanity Fair
Dazzlingly documents the constellations of stars and comets, camellias and lions Chanel wore in typically austere style. --The Scotsman
Chanel's passion for jewels and stones led to the show-stopping designs in this fabulous photographic record. --Woman & Home
Eighty years of jewelry designs that are, quite simply, stunning. --Stylist
Marvellous. --Glass Library --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Dazzlingly documents the constellations of stars and comets, camellias and lions Chanel wore in typically austere style. --The Scotsman
Chanel's passion for jewels and stones led to the show-stopping designs in this fabulous photographic record. --Woman & Home
Eighty years of jewelry designs that are, quite simply, stunning. --Stylist
Marvellous. --Glass Library --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
This book shows exactly how Chanel's talents in the fashion industry also come across in her designs for jewels and accesories.It is unusual not only because there are not many books written on Chanel which do not focus on clothing but also because it is a fresh way of looking at jewellery design and is written in an intriging way.
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Lavish and Visually Stunning
21 Feb 2006
By D. Baird
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I acquired this book as a reference for jewelry design, it was highly recommended by a friend who trained in Paris for Fine Jewelry design. The book contains just over 140 pages, the first 54 dedicated to text accompanied with quick sketches depicting Coco Chanel and her fashions; the remainder is filled with glossy photos of Chanel's jewelry creations, most in full color, a few other period stills in black and white. The photos are large, very sharp and show much of the fine detail of her jewelry, often dedicating one page to a single piece.
The book includes images of objects from antiquity, which clearly inspired Chanel, some even appear to be direct copies. Chanel's Byzantium crosses are especially intriguing for capturing a look of great antiquity. I found the strong Renaissance and Baroque forms to be equally inspiring.
I would have welcomed an even more expansive book that included more photos however this book covers pieces from the 1930's to the 1960's, and some space has been dedicated to all the various styles.
The book includes images of objects from antiquity, which clearly inspired Chanel, some even appear to be direct copies. Chanel's Byzantium crosses are especially intriguing for capturing a look of great antiquity. I found the strong Renaissance and Baroque forms to be equally inspiring.
I would have welcomed an even more expansive book that included more photos however this book covers pieces from the 1930's to the 1960's, and some space has been dedicated to all the various styles.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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A BOOK TO DREAM ON...
27 Nov 2012
By Gail Cooke
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Format:Hardcover
Even today, so many years after her birth and the influx of countless couturiers the name Chanel brings to mind exquisite design, classic looks, and innovative fashion. Thanks to the current House of Design we continue to enjoy what this irrepressible woman began, and we find her represented in a multitude of areas - cosmetics, perfumes, clothing and perhaps the most sumptuous area of all - jewelry.
Writer, publisher and collector Patrick Mauries brings us a celebration of eighty years of Chanel jewelry from the earliest iconic 1932 designs, which showcased her passion for fabulous stones to the latest designs of comets and stars, plumes and feathers. Yes, Chanel embodied the ultimate in tastefulness with her subdued tailored suits and little black dresses yet she had another side that enjoyed the baroque and statement gems.
Jewelry By Chanel is a book to dream on with 272 pages and eye popping illustrations. Sometimes austere, at other times ostentatious Chanel is still a bit of an enigma yet the designs shown in this lush volume remind us of why she remains today a leader in the worlds of elegance and fashion.
Enjoy!
- Gail Cooke
Writer, publisher and collector Patrick Mauries brings us a celebration of eighty years of Chanel jewelry from the earliest iconic 1932 designs, which showcased her passion for fabulous stones to the latest designs of comets and stars, plumes and feathers. Yes, Chanel embodied the ultimate in tastefulness with her subdued tailored suits and little black dresses yet she had another side that enjoyed the baroque and statement gems.
Jewelry By Chanel is a book to dream on with 272 pages and eye popping illustrations. Sometimes austere, at other times ostentatious Chanel is still a bit of an enigma yet the designs shown in this lush volume remind us of why she remains today a leader in the worlds of elegance and fashion.
Enjoy!
- Gail Cooke
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's okay
5 May 2013
By Dzilizi
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Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love Chanel and I love jewelry books. But this reminds me more of why I quit buying "fashion" magazines. You can't actually see anything. The pictures that were clear were mostly black and white. The colored pictures were at odd angles and/or "artsy" i.e. slightly blurred, barely visible while being worn, or out of focus. I like to actually see the details. The few pictures that were in color and of the actual jewelry were gorgeous. I haven't really read any of the writing, so I don't know how good it is. I mostly buy these to admire the jewelry and get ideas.
For the price, (I paid about $14) it is totally worth it. For anything more? I might think twice before buying it. Amazon delivered it very quickly and it was in beautiful condition.
For the price, (I paid about $14) it is totally worth it. For anything more? I might think twice before buying it. Amazon delivered it very quickly and it was in beautiful condition.
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