Jewelry

A rare look at the exquisite world of Russian treasures that lies beyond Faberge. Imperial Russia evokes images of a vanished court's unparalleled splendor: magnificent tiaras, gem-encrusted necklaces, snuffboxes, and other diamond-studded baubles of the...

Romance, love and courtship are as universal as the precious jewels they inspire, objects which express deep affection for a loved one and eternal commitment. Wedding traditions have evolved over thousands of years and are based on blessing the couple...

This is your invitation to the front row. Spanning over seven decades and 300 shows, this beautiful book tells the story of the high fashion catwalk. Through this inspirational collection of fashion show invites and tales from fashion week, curator and...

A stunning new volume which presents 120 pieces by 50 leading jewellery designers from the 1960s and '70s, including works by John Donald, Arthur King, Andrew Grima and Gilbert Albert. Simply Brilliant presents 120 pieces by 50 leading makers of...

Jewellery art is a small but easily discernible voice amid the great choir that is the art scene. It has been the impetus for innovation and a seismograph for current discourse within the applied arts for several decades. Now, for the first time, the...

As creative director of Dior Joaillerie since its beginnings in 1998, Victoire de Castellane is renowned for her fearless approach to jewellery. Crossing the boundary between natural and artificial, her fantastical jewels are inspired by global pop...

Ethically sourced, sustainably mined gems and metals are increasingly sought after in today s luxury jewelry market. Buying and wearing ethical jewelry has become a priority for consumers in the wake of Charles Leavitt s insightful 2006 movie Blood...

Resin experts Rozen Martel and Nadia Jullien share 37 different customizable projects to accessorize any outfit. Create necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, and more and build confidence with the techniques taught to put your own creative spin on...

The highly evocative Flightmaster name was first mentioned by OMEGA in 1956-57, but it was not until the late 1960s that it was used to designate an incomparable watch, initially intended for aircraft pilots. At the time, it was regarded as the watch...

"The Wonderful World of Lydia Courteille Explored in New Book." - JCK Online "...The colorful, eye-catching gemstones splashed across each page are a feast for the eyes, and in a poignant display, Courteille's playful pieces are depicted alongside...

Georgian Jewellery is a celebration of the style and excellence of the eighteenth century, and of the ingenuity that produced such a wealth of fabulous jewellery. Heavy academic tomes have already been written about the period, but this book examines...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782081512955Author Francois FargesFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint FlammarionPublisher Editions FlammarionWeight(grams) 1500g

Since the late 1980s, American jeweller Keith Lewis (*1959) has been consistently tackling issues of Queer identity and politics in his figurative and narrative jewellery, including a groundbreaking series of memorial jewels addressing the impact of the...

Once the dashing, top-hatted twins, Danny and David, who share nice college boy laughs, have the marble, they will do to Griselda what they have done to the others. Her estranged husband, Con, is a thousand miles away, and can't save her. A bloody trail...

A jewel is more than an arrangement of precious stones - it is a story. This is the principle on which Vincent Meylan, author of Christie's: The Jewellery Archives Revealed, Boucheron: The Secret Archives, Van Cleef & Arpels: Treasures and Legends, and...

Despite being one of the most influential - and indeed most eccentric - of the American modernist jewellers, Sam Kramer (1913-1964) has received little recognition. His expressive, organic work and surreal workshop, located on West 8th Street in New...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782080287526Author Vincent MeylanFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint FlammarionPublisher Editions FlammarionWeight(grams) 2180g

A very inspiring selection of what is happening in the world of auteur jewellery right now, particularly with regard to brooches. Edited by Nicolas Estrada, New Brooches, now in paperback, focuses on brooches within an exploration of current innovative...

Adored by kings and queens, a symbol of the manufacture of ancient civilizations and the counter-cultures of the young, a constant inspiration for artists, stylists and designers, the chain is one of the most loved jewellery items of material culture and...

This outstanding jewellery collection of the Cologne Museum of Applied Arts (MAKK) will be showcased for the first time in a dedicated exhibition. Featuring cross-epochal and cross-cultural themes, the exhibition successfully presents diverse approaches...

The very first retrospective book showcasing the renowned high jewellery Maison Chaumet features a collection of iconic editorials and campaigns captured by major photographers such as Guy Bourdin, Peter Lindberg, Mario Testino, Mario Sorrenti, Richard...

Marilyn Monroe was right: diamonds are a girl's best friend. In such fast-paced times jewellery appears timeless and long-lasting, and is often a smart investment. Being the perfect homage to the wonderful world of jewellery, For the Love of Diamonds...

An item of jewellery is traditionally thought of as an ornament and decoration, a useless object, with no particular function or use, an embellishment that has no practical purpose. This book investigates the evolution of functional jewellery from the...

A behind-the-scenes look at the prestigious French jeweler Maison Chaumet The history of the fine Parisian jeweler Chaumet has been entwined with that of France since Chaumet's founding in 1780, when it quickly became the official jeweler to Empress...

Welcome to a celebration of alternatively designed wrist- and pocket watches, which honors innovative craftsmanship within the world of modern horology. The 150 different brands featured in this unique book each have a double-page spread dedicated to...

The techniques used to forge iron and precious metal are a key theme in the work of Viennese artist Gabriele Kutschera (b. 1950). Starting out with jewellery creations related to the body, she turned to spatially related, forged iron sculptures from the...

In Testament Kadri Malk leaves more than just the legacy of her prodigious artistic output of recent years. Alongside impressive new jewellery pieces and breathtaking detailed photographs, the publication conveys an emotional creative aspiration. The...

ROCKstars presents works that focus on the "eternal material" in jewellery: they are declarations of love, experimental snapshots, or rebellious works revolving around precious stones. At Campus Idar-Oberstein, newcomers to the gemstone and jewellery...

Diamonds tell stories that are captivating and timeless. On the one hand, they are just stones, pieces of pure carbon with optical properties that make them glitter and sparkle like stars. On the other, they are mystical entities hypnotically drawing...

The ultimate guide to core jewellery-making techniques, packed with unique (and money-saving) tips. This book gives you an overview of core jewellery-making techniques and helps you to achieve the same results as traditional methods with easier and...

The Italian goldsmith of the "Paduan School" Giampaolo Babetto is famous for his jewellery - geometrically distinct shapes arranged into refined entities of extraordinary perfection and beauty. However, the artist's wide-ranging spectrum also includes...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780764136603Author Jinks McGrathFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S.Publisher Peterson's Guides,U.S.

Explore the fascinating history and contemporary influence of turquoise as a gemstone of choice for collectors, artists, and jewelry wearers. Immerse yourself in its history from ancient times to the present, and the influence of Native American artists...

The exquisite Nobel jeweller Schullin from Vienna is globally renowned for its unique fine art jewellery pieces crafted in-house. Among its clients and admirers are famous personalities such as Elton John, Christine Kaufmann, and Barbra Streisand. Now,...

The Swiss artist Otto Kunzli has revolutionised modern art jewellery. In the 45-odd years in which he has been addressing the topic of jewellery, Kunzli has carved out for himself a unique position of far-reaching international influence, not only as an...

The jewellery department at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris comprises some 3,500 pieces and is the only national collection of its kind in France. This book presents bijouterie and joaillerie masterpieces from this high-profile collection which...

This exhibition catalogue for a show at the Neue Sammlung (Design Museum) in Munich documents the first solo show by Swiss jewellery artist Therese Hilbert, former student of Max Froehlich in Zurich and Hermann Ju nger in Munich. It features 250 works,...

An essential guide to making ceramic jewellery from sourcing or creating fittings and findings, combining other materials and avoiding potential design issues. Ceramic jewellery is an ever-growing area of the ceramic world. Although ceramic beads have...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783897904880Author Angelika NollertFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint ArnoldschePublisher ArnoldscheWeight(grams) 530g

The process of designing jewelry is carefully explained. This second book follows the tremendous success of the author's book The Art of Jewelry Design: Principles of Design, Rings & Earrings. It has taken the combined talents of three top jewelry...