‎DANIELLE STEEL‎
‎JEWELS‎

‎Royal Jewels of Poland and Lithuania. Collections of the Jagiellon and Vasa Dynasts‎

‎, Brepols, 2024 Hardback, 404 pages, Size:156 x 234 mm, Illustrations:8 b/w, 96 col., Language: English. ISBN 9782503605777.‎

‎Summary This volume delves into the rich histories of the Jagiellon and Vasa dynasties, shedding light on the profound interplay between jewellery and socio-political forces. Readers are invited into an era where jewellery bore multifaceted significance, from symbolising power and piety to facilitating economic engagements. The royal perception of value extended beyond traditional treasures, with a keen interest in animal-derived artefacts. These unconventional items, such as elk hooves or eagle stones, were highly esteemed, reflecting both luxury's diverse nature and the era's cultural and mystical beliefs. Rather than merely cataloguing these artefacts, this study animates them, intertwining narratives of monarchs, nobles, craftsmen, and the lands from which these treasures emerged. It delves into a world where a gem's glint signifies might, gold hints at empires' expanse, and a narwhal's horn could determine kingdoms' destinies. Jewellery has long held a central position in history, particularly among the elite. These pieces were not simply decorative; they conveyed prestige, societal position, and authority. They symbolised both worldly and spiritual prominence, enriched with a complex symbolism. Beyond showcasing wealth, jewellery played crucial roles in diplomacy and politics. What meanings did these unique gems carry for their initial owners? This book uncovers the tales, magnetism, and mystery surrounding these jewellery collections. It paints a picture where jewellery transcends mere ornamentation, serving as a powerful testament to influence, devotion, and grandeur. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Chapter 1. In the Service of the Ruler and the Dynasty Jewels with Royal Monograms Jewels with Heraldic Representations Medals Gifts of Rulers and Magnates Gifts of Towns Jewels as Hoarded Objects Jewels for God and Saints Chapter 2. The Splendour of Jewels. Ornaments for the Body and Attire Ornaments for Hair and Headgear Earrings Decorations Rings Manele, Armlets Chains, Karkans, Alzbants, Kanaks, Collars Noszenia, Pendants, Clasps, Enseignes Ponta?y, Ferety and other Jewels sewn onto Clothes Buttons, Hooks and Eyes, Pins Belts and their Accessories Rosaries, Chaplets, Decymki Chapter 3. Leges sumptuariae?Laws against Excessive Luxury Chapter 4. Apotropaic and Medicinal Functions attributed to Jewels Chapter 5. Jewels at the Jagiellon Court The Jewels of Sigismund I and Bona Sforza The Jewels of Isabella Jagiellon The Heir of the Jagiellon Fortune. The Jewels of Sigismund Augustus The Jewels of Sigismund Augustus's Wives The Jewels of the Younger Daughters of Sigismund I and Bona The Jewels of Stephen Báthory Chapter 6. Jewels at the Court of the Vasa Monarchs Sigismund III and his Family Anna Vasa The Jewels of Sigismund III's Wives W?adys?aw IV and his Family John Casimir The Jewels of Sigismund III's other Children Conclusion Bibliography Index‎

‎If These Jewels Could Talk The Legends Behind Celebrity Gems‎

‎, ACC Art Books, 2015 Size: 290 mm x 237 mm Pages: 256 Illustrations: 216 colour, 64 b&w Hardback. ISBN 9781851498079.‎

‎The stories behind the great celebrity jewellery collections Featuring the jewels of Grace Kelly, Marlene Dietrich, Jackie Kennedy and many more Chapters on the great collectors of old, and the new celebrity collectors of today Throughout the 20th century, jewellery revealed the behind-the-scenes stories and the plot twists and turns in the real lives of celebrities that will always be larger than life. Some of the world's most fabulous jewels not only illustrated power and status in society but these magical gems held tremendous sentimental value as they were linked to the most significant moments and memories of Hollywood royalty, international aristocracy and international icons of style. If These Jewels Could Talk offers a glimpse into the jewellery boxes of these celebrities - the personal tastes, heartfelt anecdotes and the true tales of the women who wore and collected the pieces. During the early- to mid-20th century, a majority of screen actresses requested to wear their own favourite pieces in films. This offered a peek into some of the great jewellers of the time who were designing for women who could choose anything. Actresses such as Merle Oberon, Paulette Goddard, Joan Crawford, Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor as well as icons such as Jackie Kennedy and The Duchess of Windsor created signature styles for which they became known and which influenced generations of women, becoming part of our collective consciousness. The 20s through the 50s were a time when the renowned jewellery houses were also celebrities in their own right. They mixed with the socialites and royalty they bejewelled. In films, jewellery clearly developed and defined a character's personality - as it did in real life - whether it be a rags-to-riches story or those that figured into the plot: for example, a Cartier bracelet in Alfred Hitchcock's Lifeboat, or a Harry Winston necklace in Notorious. Whether on or off screen, worn by the famed and the legendary, and designed by the most revered houses of the day, all of these jewels take us on a narrative journey that provide fascinating insight into the intriguing worlds of early Hollywood and nobility from the 1920s through to today. ‎

‎Sotheby's Geneva, Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, 12 November 2014‎

‎Sotheby's Geneva, Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, 12 November 2014. Sotheby's, 2014. 364 pages, illustrated in colour. Paperback. 27 x 21cms.‎

‎Sotheby's Geneva, Magnificent Jewels Including Jewels from the Collection of Madame Claude Arpels, 18 May 2006‎

‎Sotheby's Geneva, Magnificent Jewels Including Jewels from the Collection of Madame Claude Arpels, 18 May 2006. Sotheby's, 2006. 248 pages, illustrated in colour. Paperback. 27 x 21cms.‎

‎Sotheby's Geneva, Magnificent Jewels Including Jewels from the Collections of Baroness Eugene de Rothschild, Donna Simonetta Colonna Duchessa di Cesaro and of Various Owners, Tuesday 18 and Thursday 20 November 2003‎

‎Sotheby's Geneva, Magnificent Jewels Including Jewels from the Collections of Baroness Eugene de Rothschild, Donna Simonetta Colonna Duchessa di Cesaro and of Various Owners, Tuesday 18 and Thursday 20 November 2003. Sotheby's, 2003. 276 pages, illustrated in colour. Paperback. 27 x 21cms.‎