Fine jewelry couture - Olivier Dupon

This inspirational book features over 35 master jewelry designers, organized
alphabetically. Hailing from Australia, Brazil, France, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy,
Japan, Lebanon, Russia, Turkey, the UK and USA, they represent a wide variety of
approaches, from Aida Bergsen's flora and fauna-inspired designs, including emerald- studded frogs and diamond- encrusted salamanders; through Anabela Chan's
exquisitely detailed laser-cut brooches of white gold and platinum with iridescent
diamonds and natural grey pearls; to Elie Top's yellow gold spheres that are a feat of
mathematical precision and ingenuity. Red-carpet customers and fans include Beyonc,
Gwyneth Paltrow, Salma Hayek, Madonna and Michelle Obama.

Each designer is introduced with a biography that highlights their working practices
and key sources of inspiration. Illustrations include sketches as well as images of
glorious finished designs, all of which are unique and many of which are bespoke.
Complete with an introduction, a useful glossary and notes of designers' websites
(some work by appointment only), this is the perfect, curated resource for both
aficionados and professionals who wish to view the craftsmanship of some of the
most visionary practitioners working in the field of fine jewelry today