Fine jewellery historian Vivienne Becker selects the quintessential bijoux that represent the milestones of jewellery design of the last one hundred years, with the most spectacular jewels of the twentieth century. From Art Nouveau to the brink of the new millennium, Becker's selections range from the Wiener Werkstätte and Tiffany Studios, Egyptian-inspired Art Deco masterpieces by Cartier and mid-century designs by Verdura for Chanel, exquisite creations by DeBeers, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Graff, to modern designs from a new generation of innovative artists.

First edition, sole issue; thick folio mm; 100 mounted colour plates, fine; publisher's printed silk covered boards lettered in gilt, with the original presentation solander box, mounted with an illustration of a lizard bracelet, lettered in white and gold. in fine condition.