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Whether showcasing jewelry made for royals or for the wealthy and the celebrated, Platinum by Cartier is an insider's look at a great jewelry house, its remarkable treasures, and the people who made them. It also provides an intelligent overview of historical events, all seen through the lens of this dynamic business, led for generations by the Cartier family. This beautiful book presents the very best in fine jewelry, from the Garland Style and Art Deco period through. The classic designs of the mid-20th century and the present day. Sparkling illustrations of the jewels themselves are augmented by archival photographs, sketches, and working designs, many in full color.