{"product_id":"the-jewelry-wardrobe-defining-your-signature-style-hardcover","title":"The Jewelry Wardrobe: Defining Your Signature Style - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRuth Peltason\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMiki Lowe\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChoosing jewelry is an art--and here, a leading expert sharpens the eye, illuminates the classics, and reveals the pieces that both surprise and endure.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis treasure-box of a book explores the idea of a jewelry wardrobe: a personal, evolving collection shaped not by rules or trends, but by taste, meaning, and daily life. A jewelry wardrobe is not about owning everything; it is about recognizing which pieces stand the test of time, and which feel unmistakably one's own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCelebrating jewels that have shaped style across generations--the shimmer of a Bulgari coin necklace, the assured charm of Van Cleef \u0026amp; Arpels' Alhambra, the saturated glow of Jean Schlumberger's paillonné enamel, or the quiet authority of a Cartier Tank watch--the book brings together touchstones of adornment that endure, delight, and express individuality. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIllustrated with more than 350 photographs of works by 80 jewelers, the book spans the Victorian era to the present day. Legendary houses such as Cartier and Tiffany appear alongside influential twentieth-century designers including Verdura, Harry Winston, Aldo Cipullo, and Elsa Peretti, as well as exceptional contemporary makers such as Hemmerle, Taffin, and Nicholas Varney. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOrganized by accoutrement--from earrings and necklaces to bracelets and watches--and complemented by a curated list of icons and a concise glossary, this elegant and endlessly engaging book is a modern classic for anyone who loves jewelry--and wants to understand it a little more deeply.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRuth Peltason \u003c\/b\u003eis an editor, jewelry historian, and lecturer. She writes regularly for \u003ci\u003eAir Mail \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eRapaport\u003c\/i\u003e. Her books include \u003ci\u003eThe Art of David Webb\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eElizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair with Jewelry\u003c\/i\u003e, which made \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times \u003c\/i\u003eBestseller List, \u003ci\u003eSolange: Jewelry for Chromantics\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLiving Jewels: Masterpieces from Nature\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cb\u003e Miki Lowe\u003c\/b\u003e's illustrations appear regularly in acclaimed magazines such as \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, on book covers, and across a range of products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 10.2 x 8.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 15, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41380164141120,"sku":"9780847877027","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/3399\/1744\/files\/GwtUZkkeDI9780847877027.webp?v=1790157035","url":"https:\/\/booksandbeyond.shop\/products\/the-jewelry-wardrobe-defining-your-signature-style-hardcover","provider":"Books and Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}