Title: The Most Fabulous Jewels in the World: Graff
Author: Meredith Etherington-Smith
Publisher: Cultureshock Media
Publication Date: 2007-12-25
ISBN: 0954699920
Type: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Jacket condition: Very Good +
Notes: Brand new hardcover copy, purchased directly from publisher. Several flaws from shipping. Small bump across top edge of cover. Large, faint surface scratches to jacket, mostly on the back, a couple on front. No tears. Still looks very good overall. Text is in perfect, unread condition. Cover corners square, binding tight. A beautiful, large-format book.
About the Book
The name 'Graff' has been synonymous for three decades with some of the most fabulous jewels in the world. Famous and historic diamonds and the rarest of modern diamonds are Laurence Graff's consuming passion, diamonds which he sets into sinuous jewels worn by some of the most renowned people in our world. He is intrigued by their mystery, their history and their future.
This book, beautifully illustrated, reveals the history behind the mystery as Laurence Graff tells, in his own words, how he became one of the world's most famous jewelers. The book takes us from his early years in London's East End to his travels selling jewels in remote parts of the world while in his twenties, to his newest and most beautiful diamond jewels, some of which are the result of collecting exquisite diamonds for many years in order to make a unique piece. We learn of his inspirations, of his adventures all over the world and in doing so, understand the well-springs of his genius for creating fabulous jewels for the most fabulous people in the world.
Size: 10.5 in x 13.25 in.
Pages: 200
Illustrations: 151 color, 27 black and white
Cover price: $175.00
