{"product_id":"lydia-courteille-a-jewellers-odyssey-hardcover","title":"Lydia Courteille: A Jeweller's Odyssey - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJuliet Rochefoucauld\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The Wonderful World of Lydia Courteille Explored in New Book.\"\u003c\/i\u003e -- \u003cb\u003eJCK Online\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"...The colorful, eye-catching gemstones splashed across each page are a feast for the eyes, and in a poignant display, Courteille's playful pieces are depicted alongside illustrations of the women who inspired them.\"\u003c\/i\u003e -- \u003cb\u003eOnly Natural Diamonds \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Sometimes provocative, sometimes sensual and always full of passion, Courteille puts jewels in the spotlight that beguile, enchant, surprise and are definitely real eye-catchers.\"\u003c\/i\u003e -- \u003cb\u003eLovely Books\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFor more than 40 years, Parisian jeweler Lydia Courteille has been confounding the Place Vendome jewelry houses with her bold and brazen designs. Her unique and avant-garde style is legendary. Her collections spark the senses. In this impassioned new biography, Juliet Weir-de la Rochefoucauld takes us on a voyage around the world, sharing the stunning locations and famous women from whom Courteille draws inspiration. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the disposable world of 21st century consumerism, amidst the monotony of marketing algorithms and ceaseless production lines, Lydia Courteille has forged her own creative path, refusing to let the individuality of her work slip from her fingers. Her jewels crystalize memories, honor the dead, make powerful social statements, poke fun at modern absurdities, and transport us to the other side of the planet. Guided by an acclaimed author and jewelry expert, this colorful monograph renders her odysseys of creation and discovery in stunning visual detail.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem A), \u003cb\u003eJuliet Weir-de La\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eRochefoucauld\u003c\/b\u003e began her career at Sotheby's \u0026amp; Co., London. Based in France, she is also the author of \u003ci\u003e21st-Century Jewellery Designers: An Inspired Style\u003c\/i\u003e (Antique Collectors' Club, 2013), and \u003ci\u003eLydia Courteille, Extraordinary Jewellery of Imagination and Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e (ACC Art Books, 2016). Juliet's great-grandfather, Thomas Weir, founded the jewelers Weir \u0026amp; Sons in Dublin in 1869, a company that is still run by members of the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 10.6 x 9.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 07, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50331314979053,"sku":"9781788842006","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/teIngRzHuY9781788842006.webp?v=1784950768","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/lydia-courteille-a-jewellers-odyssey-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}