Three Books and an Exhibition Not to be Missed
A few gem-like book ideas to slip under the Christmas tree for a jewelry enthusiast, and an exhibition at Van Cleef & Arpels open until the start of the New Year!
Madame de , Louise de Vilmorin, Dédale Collection, The School of Jewelry Arts Madame de conceals one of the most beautiful literary portraits of jewelry. By reissuing this novel by Louise de Vilmorin in its Dédale Collection, The School of Jewelry Arts brings to light a work in which jewelry and emotions intertwine from beginning to end, thanks to a pair of earrings that become the catalyst of secrets and fate. /public-objects/ef8fc941-edf7-4f17-a2ec-4f29d9c8d581-65f24df5-942a-496a-b68e-71363f8c7a51--29861.webp Image sélectionnée Jewels and Precious Stones , Larousse This is a beautiful book that aims to decode the fascinating universe of gems. It explores precious stones from the perspective of their history, their formation, their cultural meanings and their place in high-end jewelry. Illustrated and educational, it is worth browsing by anyone who wishes to understand what makes the value and allure of these mineral treasures, all the way from the mine to the display case. /public-objects/a708e556-ad5b-4b15-9fde-ddea094770b8-def0fa68-bc69-4941-b706-f96b286c8ad6-Joyaux-et-Pierres-precieuses.webp Image sélectionnée Women in Jewelry , David Lelait-Helo, La Martinière Editions A journey through the silhouettes of women and their adornments, this work explores how jewelry becomes an extension of one's personality and reflects the mindset of the wearer, while also serving as a marker of presence. Each portrait showcases the piece, not only as an ornament but as a visual player, thus providing an understanding of how women reinvent themselves with jewelry in their daily lives. /public-objects/c6a59543-c0c7-4e16-8793-ed414c4d9ae5-48ab2de3-691c-4c5c-80c7-b9164482db7e-Femmes-aux-bijoux.webp Image sélectionnée "The Art of Living According to Van Cleef & Arpels", until January 10, 2026, 31 Rue du Rhône, 1204 Geneva, free admission Introduced at the 1906 Salon, this free exhibition brings together historical pieces and iconic creations to demonstrate how the maison has, since the 1920s, shaped a vision of jewelry that is both aesthetic and functional, from the signed sautoir to lifestyle art accessories. A sensitive and inspiring journey to understand how elegance slips into each piece to enhance the life of the wearer. /public-objects/60e050b4-9498-46d5-8bde-bc382fe5f123-f0539b13-ea94-4a07-9f29-22d08829a739-GEM-T%20-%20Photos%20-%20Substack-3.webp Image sélectionnée