--- product_id: 89719563 title: "20th Century Jewelry & the Icons of Style" price: "10299CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/89719563-20th-century-jewelry-and-the-icons-of-style store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # 20th Century Jewelry & the Icons of Style **Price:** 10299CFA **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 20th Century Jewelry & the Icons of Style - **How much does it cost?** 10299CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/89719563-20th-century-jewelry-and-the-icons-of-style) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description “Worthwhile, both for the sumptuous jewelry and for the stunning lifestyle photographs.” ―Society of Jewelry Historians For many centuries, collecting precious jewels was the province of kings and queens, emperors, and maharajas. But in the aftermath of the First World War, royal gems passed into the hands of a different kind of elite that included celebrities and a coterie that reveled in a nouveau riche whirl. Changes in fashion and the rise of Art Deco style led them to reset pieces or commission exquisite contemporary designs. Authors Stefano Papi and Alexandra Rhodes explore this dazzling era via profiles of eleven glamorous women who built up astonishing jewelry collections in the mid-twentieth century. This revised and updated edition includes two new chapters that explore the lives and jewels of Ganna Walska and Hélène Rochas. The authors reveal the remarkable stories behind the jewels and their collectors. Not only do they bring to life the worlds in which these women moved, but they also describe the gems in detail and chronicle the work of the leading jewelers of the day, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Harry Winston. The book is illustrated with gorgeous close-up photography of the jewels as well as drawings of the original designs, and includes portraits of the collectors by Beaton, Horst, and other leading photographers of the time. 470 illustration in color and black-and-white Review: Amazing Quality photos...great purchase - This book has amazing photos (of such notable personalities as the Duchess of Windsor, Barbara Hutton, Mona Bismarck) that are sumptuous on so many levels. The jewels are showcased and photographed beautifully, and the accompanying descriptions are detailed and thorough. A definite investment and keepsake to pour over for years to come...The jewels just come to life! Review: Awesome Jewelry Porn - I love making jewelry and this book has amazing photography of high-end pieces from Cartier, Harry Winston, Van Cleef & Arpel, and many other fine jewelry retail that I would probably never be able to shop in. :) Makes the crap worn at the Oscars look like stuff from Claire's, believe me. :) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #4,264,826 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #841 in Antique & Collectible Jewelry (Books) #2,700 in Fashion History #5,532 in Fashion Design | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 41 Reviews | ## Images ![20th Century Jewelry & the Icons of Style - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619iZqaWOpL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Quality photos...great purchase *by A***. on July 21, 2014* This book has amazing photos (of such notable personalities as the Duchess of Windsor, Barbara Hutton, Mona Bismarck) that are sumptuous on so many levels. The jewels are showcased and photographed beautifully, and the accompanying descriptions are detailed and thorough. A definite investment and keepsake to pour over for years to come...The jewels just come to life! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome Jewelry Porn *by P***0 on April 16, 2014* I love making jewelry and this book has amazing photography of high-end pieces from Cartier, Harry Winston, Van Cleef & Arpel, and many other fine jewelry retail that I would probably never be able to shop in. :) Makes the crap worn at the Oscars look like stuff from Claire's, believe me. :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 20th Century Jewelry & the Icon of Style *by K***O on July 16, 2014* Did you ever wonder about all the elegant women who were known for their fantastic collection of jewelry? Well, wonder no more, in this book you will see how the women who are part of the book took to "collecting jewelry" the buying, changing with times, style & look, most of all keeping the quality of the stones in tact and making sure that the value goes up and keeps going up with the right provenance. One will read and imagine the life of these women and not all had the greatest of lives but most certainly had the most beautiful jewelry I have set eyes on. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/89719563-20th-century-jewelry-and-the-icons-of-style](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/89719563-20th-century-jewelry-and-the-icons-of-style) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-05*