Christie's : Archives Précieuses Les Secrets De 250 Ans De Ventes Joaillères D'exception

For centuries, the stories of the world's great jewellery collections have lain hidden within the archives of Christie's. From the tragic European queens, Mary, Queen of Scots and Marie Antoinette to Hollywood royalty such as Elizabeth Taylor, the vaults sparkle with the most celebrated names of the last 250 years.

This book explores these remarkable jewellery archives, revealing the mysteries within for the first time and drawing out the key details of each sale. Original documents from the vaults are reproduced in the book, alongside hundreds of colour illustrations of the jewels and their owners.