Designing Jewels: 200 years of French Savoir-Faire (1770-1970)

The unseen art of fine jewelry—exploring the drawings that brought France’s most exquisite designs to life.

For two centuries, France has shaped the art of jewelry design, blending technical precision with artistic brilliance. Designing Jewels uncovers this rich tradition, and portrays how ideas evolved from initial sketches to intricate paintings and dazzling works of wearable art.

Drawing from the VCA Patrimony department in Paris and private collections in Hong Kong, this volume showcase...