Famous Jewelry Collectors

Papi, Stefano

ISBN 10: 0500019606 / ISBN 13: 9780500019603

Published by Thames & Hudson Ltd, 1999

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. A few small stains. Seller Inventory # wbs1429421745

Synopsis:

For many centuries precious jewels were only collected by kings and queens, emperors, popes and maharajahs. But during the 20th century, movie goddesses, opera singers, industrialists, real-estate investors and rock stars have joined those with the means to deck themselves in glittering bracelets and rings, necklaces and earrings. This work shows the collections of such society women as Daisy Fellowes and Barbara Hutton, aristocrats such as Umberto II of Italy and Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal (Princess Mary) of Great Britain, and of stars from the world of entertainment, like Merle Oberon, Joan Crawford and Ava Gardner.

Review: "'Well written and thoroughly researched' - The Sunday Times 'An engrossing roll-call of rich and famous women, each with a past almost as colourful as their fabulous gems' - BBC Homes & Antiques"

Bibliographic Details

Title: Famous Jewelry Collectors
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good