Bling & Brew: The Best Jewellery Coffee Table Books
A jewellery archive for your coffee table.
The finest coffee table books are captivating works of art—blending visual appeal with insightful text—reflecting their owners’ passions. Some people grace their homes with fashion histories, others with collections of artist portfolios, and some can’t resist lavishly illustrated interiors. While libraries and bookshelves may hold novels that are only partially read or waiting for a future moment, coffee table books make a distinct personal statement. Jewellery coffee table books have a rich tradition of blending stunning photography, storytelling, history, and aesthetics, leaving jewellery enthusiasts longing for more tables, more shelves, and more room to display them. Here’s a curated selection that will soon be vying for a cherished spot in your home or office.
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Jewellery coffee table books have a rich tradition of blending stunning photography, storytelling, history, and aesthetics, leaving jewellery enthusiasts longing for more tables, more shelves, and more room to display them. Here’s a curated selection that will soon be vying for a cherished spot in your home or office.
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1 . Lydia Courteille: A Jeweller’s Odyssey
Whimsical, satirical, and undeniably beautiful, Lydia Courteille’s celebrity-adored designs are as unique as they come. For over four decades, this Parisian jeweller has been crafting fantastical, avant-garde pieces—think peacock rings, seahorse necklaces, and entire collections inspired by Marie Antoinette. In **”Lydia Courteille: A Jeweller’s Odyssey,”** jewellery expert Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld captures the true essence of her work.
Each page bursts with colourful, eye-catching gemstones that are a feast for the eyes, and Courteille’s playful creations are poignantly displayed alongside illustrations of the women who inspired them.
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2. Diamonds: Diamond Stories by the Natural Diamond Council
For the dedicated diamond enthusiast, this book by the Natural Diamond Council offers 260 pages filled with over 200 illustrations, photographs, and stories that explore legendary gems, everyday jewelry, and modern diamond trends. Among its pages, you’ll also discover features on top designers such as Jessica McCormack, Vanleles, Nikos Koulis, Anita Ko, and Fernando Jorge.
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3. Yves Saint Laurent: Gold
This striking book offers a bold and stylish exploration of the iconic golds in Yves Saint Laurent’s jewelry, couture, and accessories, spanning from the 1960s to the 2000s. “I love gold; it’s a magical color. When it reflects a woman, it’s the color of the sun,” the designer once said. Serving as the official catalogue for the *Gold, les ors d’Yves Saint Laurent* exhibition in Paris, this stunning volume showcases the influence of gold throughout Saint Laurent’s career. From the first golden buttons on his pea coats to dresses seemingly crafted entirely from gold, the couturier’s signature metallic touch permeates his entire body of work.
4. Farah Khan: A Bejewelled Life
Farah Khan: A Bejewelled Life celebrates the luxurious world of high jewellery through the lens of one of India’s most celebrated designers, offering a glimpse into the life and work of a woman who has made a significant impact on the global jewellery scene.
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5. Buccellati: A Century of Timeless Beauty
This book chronicles the history of the Milanese brand since 1919, showcasing its distinctive signature style, including the engraving and chiselling techniques that have distinguished it for decades. Alongside captivating images, it features meticulously researched chapters, making it a must-have for anyone with Buccellati at the top of their wish list.
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This book chronicles the history of the Milanese brand since 1919, showcasing its distinctive signature style, including the engraving and chiselling techniques that have distinguished it for decades. Alongside captivating images, it features meticulously researched chapters, making it a must-have for anyone with Buccellati at the top of their wish list.
6. Bvlgari: Beyond Time
From the iconic coiled Serpenti to the groundbreaking ultrathin Octo, watch enthusiasts know that Bvlgari has a deeprooted connection with horology. Bvlgari: Beyond Time celebrates the high jewellery house’s significant contributions to the watchmaking world, highlighting the perfect fusion of Italian design and Swiss engineering that has positioned Bulgari as a leader in luxury timepieces. This book features essays and interviews with brand insiders and devoted admirers, alongside breathtaking photographs of gemstone-encrusted watches—each more extraordinary than the last, and all must be seen to be believed.
7. Tiffany & Co. Vision & Virtuosity (Icon Edition)
Created as the catalogue for the Vision and Virtuosity exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in London, this book captures the romance and heritage of the world-renowned American icon, Tiffany & Co. It highlights the brand’s creative inspirations, clever advertisements, and iconic window displays, as well as its legendary Blue Book jewelry collections and diamond expertise. The volume also delves into the stories behind the iconic blue box, the classic film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and the dazzling yellow Tiffany Diamond.
Elevate your coffee table or bookshelf with these visually captivating books that provide both inspiration and insight while adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to your home.
Immerse yourself in the allure of fine jewellery through the pages of these books, which showcase the remarkable creations of prestigious global brands.