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Art Nouveau Jewelry
Jewelry was one of the purest and most successful expressions of the Art Nouveau movement. Fresh designs and motifs created intense excitement as organic forms surged with new life, and the female form struggled towards freedom, suggesting a long-hidden eroticism. The artists and goldsmiths who created this jewelry were trained in the nineteenth-century disciplines; their technical mastery allowed them to experiment with new materials and enameling processes to indulge their fantasies. This combination - an atmosphere of ideas for a new art and the unrivaled technical skill of the makers - produced some of the most evocative jewelry of modern times. The book deals with major makers in France, and follows the parallel modern movement that spread through Europe and the United States, acquiring different decorative characteristics, from Great Britain, Germany and Austria, to Belgium, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe. Comprehensive biographies of over 300 designers are included, as well as a Guide to Identification, with over 200 makers' marks and signatures.
Carnet by Michelle Ong
Spectacular colored gems and expressive forms redefine high jewelry in an inspiring blend of East and West. Jeweler Michelle Ong’s multi-hued creations crystallize natural forms with invisible mastery. The hovering translucency of dragonfly wings, the succulence of ripe fruits, and the whisper-light touch of a feather: each jewel is a miniature sculptural work of art. Michelle Ong established Carnet, her Hong Kong-based boutique jewelry house, over 25 years ago, and her unique one-off creations draw on Chinese motifs and her love of European culture and craftsmanship. She transforms jade, China’s imperial gemstone, into an Art Deco-style cocktail ring and her Chinese dragon, a fierce, yet benign creature, writhes in blackened gold and pave´-set emeralds, breathing a stream of fiery rubies. Michelle Ong’s work is acknowledged to be among the greatest in high jewelry, renowned for its sublime designs, idiosyncratic color combinations and deft craftsmanship. This volume will be required reading for serious collectors and aficionados, and a source of deep delight for all those seeking inspiration from the finest of contemporary jewelry creators.
De Beers Jewellery
De Beers Jewellery celebrates the beauty of diamonds with this stunning book presented in a luxury slipcase. From one-of-a-kind engagement rings to necklaces inspired by the morning dew, De Beers has been synonymous with both quality and creativity. Featuring vibrant images and a fascinating history of diamonds--from their creation by Mother Nature nearly four billion years ago to the Greek and Egyptian myths surrounding their sparkling existence--this book is a feast for the eyes, truly demonstrating the fire, life, and brilliance of De Beers Jewellery. illustrated throughout
Sevan Bicakci
"I wanted to capture the memory, the sensations of Instanbul in a jewel." Sevan Bicakci A native of Istanbul, Sevan Bicakci is a luminary in jewellery design, fusing elements of Byzantine and Ottoman history, storytelling, and architecture into his award winning creations. Bicakci is best known for his majestic rings crafted with his signature reverse-intaglio technique, in which monuments, mythological figures, animals, birds, and flowers are carved into precious stones with intricate detail. His awe-inspiring creations, filled with storytelling artistry, are avidly sought by the world' most discerning and sophisticated collectors. AUTHOR: Vivienne Becker is an award-winning journalist, jew...
Shaun Leane
Shaun Leane (b. 1969), world-famous for his collaboration with Alexander McQueen, is one of the most outstanding jewellery designers of the present day. His pieces oscillate between fragile beauty and fearless audacity. With catwalk photos and exclusive backstage shots, with fashion shots and object details, the book follows in the footsteps of an extravagant designer who knows how to continually expand the boundaries of wearability. Renowned authors devote themselves to Leane's training and heritage, his incomparable ability to combine jewellery and fashion, and finally to his commercially successful serial production. Shaun Leane's work is a treat for all lovers of haute couture and contemporary jewelry design!
Cartier Panthere
"Silently stalking its way through Cartier iconography for a century, the Panther is the proud leader of the pack of precious animals that make up the famous Cartier menagerie. Cartier Panthère illustrates the panther throughout art history and popular culture, chronicles the creative evolution and technical expertise behind Cartier's exquisite Panther jewelry, and recounts anecdotes of legendary Cartier personalities and patrons from Jeanne Toussaint and Daisy Fellowes to Maria Félix and the Duchess of Windsor. Featuring stunning imagery, including rarely seen preparatory drawings from the Cartier archives and the most recent haute joaillerie creations unveiled at the 2014 Biennale des Antiquaires in Paris, this beautiful volume is the definitive collection of 100 years of Cartier Panther jewels"--Publisher's description.
Antique and Twentieth Century Jewellery
Aiming to spotlight areas of collectability—mainly from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries—which are available to enthusiasts today, this is an important study of both well-known and forgotten jewelry fashions and trends. Each chapter—there are 22 in this second edition—concentrates on a specific topic, but there is a comprehensive cross-referencing to other chapters. Almost every item shown has been on the market in recent years. No other jewelry book reflects the antique jewelry market or collectors’ enthusiasms in quite the same way. Among the types of jewelry covered are diamond brooches, coral 19th-century gold work, piqué, silver jewels, cameos and intaglios, mosaics, Edward...
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