Extraordinary Jewels
Filled with more than 150 four-color photographs  of the most   beautiful jewels of our time,Extraordinary Jewelsalso tells   the  stories -- and often the scandals -- surrounding each  jewel. We   learn about the legend of the Hope  diamond, of the diamond and ruby   necklace and tiara  made for Princess Grace as a wedding present, of   the  Duchess of Windsor's preference in jewels -- and  of how she   acquired them. In addition, John Traina  traces the history of and   genius behind the  world's most famous design and auction houses,   including  Asprey, Boucheron, Buccellati, Cartier,  Christie's,   Sotheby's, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef &  Arpels, and many more.Extraordinary  Jewelsis a stunning gift -- the perfect   holiday  present!