21st Century Jewelry: The Best of the 500 Series

Author(s): Marthe Le Van

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21st Century Jewelry is the 'best of' the 500 series of jewellery books. It showcases the most magnificent works from all 10 jewellery books in a single, hardback edition. It will inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike by documenting the most beautiful and influential jewellery of the past decade. More than 75 world-renowned jewellers and curators juried the collection and in their own words, they describe what made a particular piece stand out, how it spoke to them and its outstanding qualities. While this is most definitely a beautiful gallery book, it is also a wealth of priceless knowledge, opinion and analysis from experts who have shaped the contemporary jewellery movement as we know it.


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"Dazzles with magnificent works created by an array of international artisans utilizing traditional precious metals and gems as well as such nontraditional materials as fabric, feathers, wire, paper, plastic, rubber, wood, leather, and even vegetables. The overall layout is clean and crisp, with the jewelry as the focus. This breathtaking compilation of outstanding and one-of-a-kind jewelry is recommended for individuals interested in creative art design and jewelry." - Library Journal   

General Fields

  • : 9781600595219
  • : Sterling Publishing Co Inc
  • : Sterling
  • : 1.306
  • : 01 August 2011
  • : 203mm X 203mm X 34mm
  • : United States
  • : 01 December 2011
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Marthe Le Van
  • : 420
  • : 739.27090511
  • : 1
  • : Hardback
  • : full colour throughout, includes photographs