The cover of the book features a large agate cameo of Medusa by master engraver Benedetto Pistrucci, made in England in 1844.
This photograph was taken in September 2022 in Doha, Qatar with the permission and cooperation of Qatar Museums
Kazumi Arikawa
Japanese Temple and Garden Clock by Cartier Large © Tsuneharu Doi
An intricately crafted gold earring from the Hellenistic period, dated from the 4th century before the Common Era.
This tiara in gold and silver with diamonds and pink topazes is part of a 19th century parure from the royal house of Württemberg.
Pendant with an intaglio portrait of Empress Catherine II of Russia, best known as Catherine the Great, carved out of an emerald by Johann Caspar Jaeger.
A 1878 thistle leaf brooch by Octave Lœillard for Frédéric Boucheron.
The Pinks tiara, also known as the carnation tiara, was commissioned by Madame de Wendel from Chaumet for her son’s bride-to-be.
Kazumi Arikawa
Tiara of Princess Marie Louise of Bulgaria, commissioned from Köchert of Vienna ahead of her 1893 wedding.
Ring of the Crucifixion, late 16th century.
Fountain brooch of multicolored diamonds set on platinum, circa 1925.
Kazumi Arikawa Divine Jewels
Sea dragon corsage ornament, convertible into a tiara, attributed to Georges Fouquet.
A winter landscape by René Lalique, on a pendant of gold, enamel, glass and pearl.