In Praise of Hands: The Art of Fine Jewelry at Van Cleef & Arpels

by Franco Cologni

An homage to the many skilled hands behind the fabrication of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry

A trip to the discovery of jewelry manufacturing. Founded in Paris in 1896, Van Cleef & Arpels is perhaps the most renowned maison of fine jewelry in the world. The book reveals for the first time the secrets of the Mains d'Or that make every piece by Van Cleef & Arpels a unique jewel. The human hand takes pride in its work, and with...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8831714864
• ISBN13: 9788831714860
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: Marsilio Editori
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 4.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 11.4" x 13.3"