Antiquarian
Jewelry
& Watch
Reference
Christie's - Geneva
The Jewels of Aviva
2004
* in English *
* Belparron * Boucheron * Cartier * Tiffany & Co. *
* Van Cleef & Arpels * David Webb *
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Antiquarian
Jewelry & Watch
Reference |
Christie's - Geneva The Jewels of Aviva 2004
* in English * * Belparron * Boucheron * Cartier * Tiffany & Co. * * Van Cleef & Arpels * David Webb * |
for other SCANs, see below
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Author/s |
Publisher/City |
Year |
Printer/City |
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Christie's |
Christie's, Geneva (Switzerland - Europe) |
2004 |
Christie's, London (UK - Europe) |
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Pages |
Binding |
Illustrations |
Size (l x w - cm) |
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106 |
heavy stock paper, illustrated front end cover [see SCANs - above and below] | 2 black + white, 310+ in colour |
26.7 x 21.2 cm |
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Condition |
Language/s |
Shipped Via |
Weight (grams) |
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EXCELLENT+ |
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USA - Priority Foreign - Global Priority |
423 g fits in the USPS Priority Flat Rate mailer |
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About This European
Antiquarian Book |
This European LONG OUT OF PRINT Antiquarian auction catalogue lists and describes 155 Lots, ALL of which appear to be illustrated in sumptuous colour, of a truely remarkable collection of Important Signed Vintage Jewelry from the Collection of Aviva Chaya of Geneve, Switzerland !
"The name of Aviva Chaya is synomyous with exquisite jewels of quality, style and taste. After 30 fabulous years in the jewellry business at 42 Rue du Rhone in Geneva, Aviva is closing her doors. Christie's Geneva has the privilege of offering the collection of jewels which made up this Aladdin's cave and which has attracted discerning clients from around the world. A specialist in Art Nouveau, Belle Epoque, Art Deco and Retro jewels, Aviva's collected works include many signed pieces by the most famous hewellery houses such as Cartier, Belparron, Boucheron, Lacloche, Lalique, Tiffany and Van Cleef & Arpels, to name but a few." from an illustrated introduction to the collection of Aviva. The items include -- rings, brooches, chains, earrings / ear pendants / ear clips, watches, cuff links, hair slides, chokers, pendants, bracelets, watch chains, hand mirrors, vanity cases -- and MORE! In Art Deco, Belle Epoch, Art Nouveau, and other styles -- as single items and in suites.
WOWSERS! Each item has information about its makeup/precious stones. If you have begun a personal computer interactive relational database of makers//styles/models, you will certainly find many new items to add to it in this really kewl tome. The estimated price for each lot is a useful general guide to their value. Are you a jewelry designer / shop owner / collector / appraiser / museum curator / ebay buyer - seller / flea marketeer / student or teacher researching the patterns and styles that these artisans in precious stones and GOLD are noted for? This fabulously illustrated reference is a MUST HAVE for anyone with an interest in vintage jewelry. The artists' Biographies at the end add to the value of this fine reference on timeless jewellery creations.
Index [of Makers], Biographies [of Makers], Conversion Chart - Ring Size [American, French / Japanese, English, Metric], Measurements [Inches / Cm], Diamonds - The 4 Cs [Cut / Colour / Clarity / Carat]. Lavishly illustrated ! Antiquarian European Book in EXCELLENT+ Condition!! Return to |
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