The Charm of Charms
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Book Overview
From antique shops to such upscale stores as Tiffany and Cartier, from flea markets to the chic design houses of Dolce & Gabbana and Chanel, charms are making a grand reappearance on the fashion scene. Drawn to these tiny treasures for their ability to express elements of the wearer's personality, today's charm lovers are using them to adorn everything from bracelets and necklaces to dog collars and diaper pins. In The Charm of Charms, photographer Jade Albert and writer Ki Hackney tell the fascinating story of this ever-popular jewelry item. The stunning color photographs provide an up-close and personal view of hundreds of cherished charmed jewels, including pieces belonging to Claudette Colbert, Joan Crawford, the Duchess of Windsor, Mariah Carey, and Mary J. Blige among other celebrities. The intriguing stories behind these beloved trinkets are told in the lively, informative text, which also covers the history of charms and amulets from prehistory to the present. Combining up-to-the-minute trendiness with nostalgic glamour, this gorgeous volume will appeal to fashion and jewelry enthusiasts both young and old.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:081095883X
ISBN13:9780810958838
Release Date:May 2005
Publisher:Harry N. Abrams
Length:160 Pages
Weight:2.46 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 9.4" x 10.3"
Age Range:13 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 8 to Postsecondary
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Charming book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
The Charm of Charms Beautiful, beautiful book. Perfect for the lover of charm bracelets.
Beautiful and Interesting
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This book is filled with interesting information and beautiful photographs. It's perfect as a coffee table book as you'll want to look at it again and again.
Wildly charming, with luscious photographs!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This is simply a jewel of a book. For any of us with wistful memories of our mother's magical charm bracelets (and the romantic stories associated with each tiny carved golden object) the lovely CHARM OF CHARMS brings it all back. The stories are fascinating, the jewelers the best, and the history indispensable for those of us currently addicted to charms (and you'll find some of the best in these pages). The beautiful people, the stunning photographs, and the luscious color make this a PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT. They ship overnight!
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