gems, jewelry, tiaras, crowns, Chaumet

A sumptuous selection of jewelry designed to adorn the head—tiaras, aigrettes, and bandeaux—this volume celebrates the artistry of the House of Chaumet, renowned for crafting exquisite emblems of success and happiness, from Napoleon’s papal tiara for Pius VII to hundreds of finely made headpieces spanning two centuries, all reflecting the evolving fashions and decorative arts of their time; drawing on previously unseen Chaumet archives, the book offers a visually rich and inspiring portrait of these creations, tracing their development from the 18th century to the present, highlighting the distinguished figures who wore them and the grand occasions they graced.