Cartier: Jewelers Extraordinary - Tapa blanda

'A sumptuous work of reference or pure fascination for any reader captivated by the Cartier story' - British Jeweller 'Exciting ... rich in fascinating, and very often sensational, facts and figures' - Antique Dealer & Collectors Guide 'A magnificent book, full of information presented for the first time in addition to many amusing anecdotes ... essential reading' - Antique Collector

This new edition of Hans Nadelhoffer’s classic book on Cartier has been completely redesigned to be printed throughout in colour, and a number of new illustrations have been added. This is the authenticated story of Cartier as it has never been told before.

Table of Contents

Introduction · 1. From Apprentice to Court Jeweler · 2. Rue de la Paix 3. The Garland Style · 4. Tiaras · 5. Art Nouveau – Religious Art – the War Years · 6. Under the Spell of Fabergé · 7. In St Petersburg · 8. Pearls · 9. Charles Jacqueau and the Ballets Russes · 10. Pharaohs, sphinxes and pyramids · 11. Les Indes galantes · 12. ‘1925’: the preparation of a style · 13. Vanity Fair: Toilet and cosmetic articles – the Chinese influence – Department ‘S’ · 14. Chimeras, dragons and great cats · 15. The great necklaces – the London workshops – Dealers · 16. ‘The Jeweled Flight of Time’ · 17. Swords for Academicians – Cartier’s Patents – the Second World War · 18. The Great Transactions