Art Deco Jewelry

Hardback book titled Art Deco Jewelry, authored by Sylvie Raulet. Published by Thames and Hudson, New York. 344 pages, ca. 1980s.

"This luxurious volume traces the evolution of Art Deco jewelry, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship and bold designs that defined the era. Featuring 792 illustrations, including 261 in color, the book explores the influence of the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, as well as the work of prominent designers like Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Boucheron. 'A piece of jewelry is the symbolic object par excellence, appreciated as much for its aesthetic qualities as for its intrinsic value,' Raulet writes, capturing the essence of the Art Deco movement."