The result of an unprecedented literary and artistic collaboration, Divine Jewels: In Search of Beauty reveals the exceptional collection of Kazumi Arikawa, the world’s most important collector of historic jewellery.
This superb, one-of-a-kind volume is co-written with Diana Scarisbrick, an eminent specialist in the history of jewellery, offering readers—through ten thematic chapters—an extraordinary journey from the Hellenistic period to the 1940s.
Divine Jewels presents a dazzling selection of works, from Antiquity with its delicately carved cameos and intaglios to the 19th century and its sublime naturalist jewels reflecting the refined aesthetics of Japonisme. It also highlights one of the world’s foremost collections of historic tiaras.
Each carefully conceived and documented chapter creates a dialogue between the historian’s scholarly approach and the collector’s vision and expertise. This distinctive dual perspective explores the many facets of the subject, celebrating the history of jewellery and craftsmanship as much as prestigious provenance, the preciousness of gemstones, and the cultural significance of jewels.
Through his personal accounts, Kazumi Arikawa reveals the spirit of a collector who intimately perceives the very essence of masterpieces.
Magnificently illustrated and produced, Divine Jewels is more than a reference book. It is a tribute to the transcendent power of jewellery and to the enduring legacy of a collector who has devoted his life to preserving the quintessence of the art of jewellery.
Details
Collection: Styles et Design
Publication date: 18/09/2024
Genre: Interiors / Design
ISBN: 9782080236722
Number of pages: 520
Format: 251 x 318 mm
Illustrations: Colour
Binding: Hardback with dust jacket



















