Book Description
Pearls are one of the most alluring and evocative substances on earth; they have fascinated and bewitched cultures the world over for thousands of years. This book explores the intimate and powerful connection between people and pearls.
A single strand of pearls is a classic accessory that can be worn with just about anything, bestowing upon the wearer a certain sense of mystery, elegance and grace. Here are some of the most memorable wearers of pearls in history: from Elizabeth I to Princess Diana, from Jackie Onassis to Hillary Clinton, and from Louise Brooks to Marilyn Monroe. And here, too, are the particular strands of pearls whose histories are so enthralling that they seem to have acquired a life of their own.
Embellishing the text are more than a hundred photographs and paintings of women who will be forever associated with pearls, including unforgettable images such as Man Ray's portrait of Kiki de Montparnasse wearing only her pearls, and the iconic Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's.
A useful appendix offers invaluable advice on where to buy pearls, which ones to choose, how to distinguish between the different types, and how to look after them.
Masterfully written and beautifully designed, People and Pearls is the definitive photographic book on the subject.
Synopsis
Explores the intimate and powerful connection between people and pearls. Here are some of the most memorable wearers of pearls in history: from Elizabeth I to Princess Diana, Jackie Onassis to Hillary Clinton, Louise Brooks to Marilyn Monroe. Here, too, are the strands of pearls with enthralling histories.