Divine Jewels

The volume illuminates the vision of Kazumi Arikawa, a Japanese jewelry collector and dealer who founded Albion Art. Regarded as one of the world’s most influential collectors, Arikawa has pursued dazzling gems and rare pieces from across eras, including royal jewels and the largest collection of historical tiaras. He treats jewelry art as a spiritual journey, celebrating universal beauty and sharing it through publications and exhibitions. This book, curated by renowned jewelry historian Diana Scarisbrick and featuring all-new photography by Nils Herrmann, presents 250 treasured pieces that have passed through Arikawa’s hands, with a selection now held in Qatar Museums collections.

Diana Scarisbrick serves as curator, guiding a catalog that encompasses works from diverse periods and cultures, highlighting the artistic and historical value of each piece. The volume emphasizes Arikawa’s lifelong dedication to collecting and presenting jewelry as a form of cultural and aesthetic expression, blending scholarship with photography to offer a comprehensive view of this exceptional collection. The publication was released by Flammarion and includes lush imaging that brings the collection to life for readers and collectors alike.

Kenmerken

• Catalogus met 250 stukken uit de collectie
• Richt zich op koninklijke juwelen en historische tiara’s
• Fotografie door Nils Herrmann
• Gecureerd door juwelenganist Diana Scarisbrick
• Verzameling overspant verschillende periodes en culturen
• Enkele stukken opgenomen in Qatar Museums-collecties