The Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor

by John Culme

Book Overview

Shows and describes rings, brooches, pendants, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, clips, powder cases, purses, lockets, silver, cigarette cases, and seals from the collection of the Duchess of Windsor.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0865650896
• ISBN13: 9780865650893
• Release Date: January 1987
• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
• Length: 223 Pages
• Weight: 3.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.8" x 12.4"

Customer Reviews

DUCHESS OF WINDSOR

This is a great book on one of the great private jewelry collections of all time. The images in this book are the benchmark for this kind of book and the text is highly informative. The Duchess had impeccable taste and the Duke indulged her at every turn. Not a piece this woman owned was anything but the epitomy of elan and elegance, it was no wonder that her jewel auction brought out royals and the famous, I especially appreciated the breathtaking Prince of Wales feather's broach bought by Elizabeth Taylor, no surprise that this woman of singular taste would buy the best piece from the collection of a lady with dare I say even better taste. Great book, highly recommended.

A RARE FIND

THE JEWELS OF THE DUCHESS OF WINDSOR 1st edition,is a lush vicarious view of the golden age of royalty. The illustrations are breathtaking, done by some of the world's most famous photographers including Lord Snowdon..a marvelous addition to any collection.

A Visually Stunning Masterpiece!

I adore this book! It's an oversize publication which increases the beauty of the photography. The photos of the Duchess'jewelry are breathtaking, and it also provides a full account of the famed auction, including the amounts paid for the jewelry. There are great pictures of celebrities who purchased some of the pieces. There's even a stunning photo of Liz Taylor wearing the Prince of Wales Plume Pin for which she paid over $500,000. It also recounts the story of their lives along with pictures, including copies of newspaper clippings during the abdication. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in Duke and Duchess or the forthcoming auction of the Windsor's household possessions at Sothebys. This book is the jewel in my collection of royal books!