BECKER, Vivienne [text by]

Assouline

2012

16" x 12" x 2"D

Photography by Laziz Hamani

Deluxe limited edition in suede clamshell case

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For the past six decades, gemologist Alexandre Reza has been one of Parissand indeed, the worldsmost exclusive jewelers, a master artisan and purveyor of exclusive gemstones based in Place Vendme, the heart of fashion and luxury. To experience his ornaments is to discover history reborn: The diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, and rubies of his collections have seen the most extravagant centuries and epochs, from French monarchies and Persian dynasties to the Italian Renaissance. And yet Rezas precious stones are never meant to be an antiquated homage to a prestigious past; a creator by instinct, Reza takes history as inspiration rather than for reproduction. His handcrafted pieces mix ages and eras to create something speciala harmonization of contradictory forces, according to historian, and longtime Reza collaborator, Arlette Seta. This monumental edition, part of Assoulines Ultimate Collection, presents more than one hundred rare pieces of Rezas creations, and includes a history of the famed gem house in archival documents and vintage photography. Stunning, hand-bound, and nestled in a linen display case, Alexandre Reza is a limited-edition title that is worthy of the most discerning collector.

186 pages
100 illustrations
English language
Released in April 2012
W 13.22 x L 17.24 x D 2.91 in
Hand-bound limited edition printed on cotton paper in a suede clamshell case
ISBN: 9782759404643
14.0 lb