本书从来自尚美巴黎（Chaumet）的文物，**博物馆，私人收藏和皇室的珠宝和艺术品中取材，汇集了该公司许多最令人惊叹的珠宝。

本书回顾了备受推崇的冕状宝石头饰的历史，突显了这种珍贵的珠宝在世代相传的过程中引发的深深钦佩。文字解释了冕状宝石头饰的象征意义，创作背后的艺术灵感以及Chaumet所采用的所有的隐喻。这本优雅而珍贵的书是一首18世纪至今的皇家珠宝的颂歌，是专家和珠宝迷的不二之选。

An homage to the royal tiara, the crowning diadem of beauty and power.

Chaumet has been crafting exceptional royal jewelry for more than two hundred years. The tiara--a symbol of power and sovereignty turned emblem of love and marriage--is the ultimate expression of the jeweler's masterful artistry and creativity. Today, the tiara evokes festive celebrations and radiant femininity, and it has become an indispensable accessory for royals, celebrities, and women of note.

Drawing on pieces of jewelry and works of art from Chaumet's heritage collections, prestigious museums, private collections, and royal courts, this book brings together many of their most spectacular jewels.

This volume retraces the history of the beloved tiara, highlighting the deep admiration it has garnered as the precious jewels have been transmitted and transformed over generations. The text reveals the symbolism of the tiara, the artistic inspirations behind the creations, and the unique metaphorical repertoire employed by Chaumet. An ode to royal jewelry from the eighteenth century to the present, this elegant and precious book is a veritable reference for specialists and jewelry aficionados alike.