Beschrijving
A review of the most important sales of jewels and jewelry sold by the Christie’s auction house for the year 1996. Profusely illustrated throughout in color with close-ups of jewelry pieces (and their final auction prices), as well as vintage photographs. Detailed illustrated articles are also included: on pearls, Jewels with a Royal Past, the 150th anniversary of Cartier, Mughal Jewellery, Hollywood Jewels, etc.