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Ольга Костюк

The present art book features the Hermitage Museum collection of European and Russian jewellery dating from the 16th to early 20th centuries. All in all, it covers one hundred objects selected from the many thousands made of precious metals and stones and housed in the Hermitage nowadays. The core of the Hermitage collection was formed by the Imperial Treasure Gallery which would hold pieces of jewellery fashioned by the very best European artists and craftsmen. Some of them were produced on commissions of the Imperial family members, others donated as diplomatic gifts. The gallery used to have not only most expensive objects but also most valuable and rare ones from the artistic point of view. So today the Hermitage boasts not only jewellery notable for the quantity of gold and precious stones used in it as well as the earliest objects made of platinum but also best specimens distinguished by unsurpassed artistic craftsmanship. This art book introduces the reader into the world...

This text is a guide to the vast range of jewellery produced in Europe and America from the 19th century to the present. Jewellery is divided into easy-reference sections by type, and everything is covered from Victorian Etruscan Revival brooches to 1980s designer costume jewellery. A final section is a guide to major makers, complete with marks. Формат издания: 9,5 см х 19,5 см.

Hubert Bari, David Lam, Katrina Fried

A beautifully illustrated book that presents these gems in all their natural luster and social value. Although it appears that it is no longer amongst the mysteries of the world, the fact remains that there is still a lot unknown about the pearl. We barely understand how it is formed, and it has recently been discovered that all shells can produce them. As a consequence, a whole range of pearls may exist reflecting the immense variety of mollusks and shells in the world. In Pearls, the history of the pearl is recounted once more, now taking into account these new scientific discoveries. This book also explores the financial stakes associated with cultured pearls, managing to effortlessly combine scientific, historical, cultural, and practical information. Along with showcasing 350 color photographs, this book aims to provide simple and clear facts with documented explanations reflecting the latest research. Professionals and fans of jewellery will find this beautifully illustrated...

Various

The fourth in the series, this popular book presents outstanding work in metal clay selected by a four-member jury from hundreds of images submitted by artists from around the world.

Fun, innovative jewelry ideas for popular polymer clay * 25 beautiful projects--something for everyone * Step-by-step instructions and clear how-to photos Polymer clay is probably the most versatile, most enjoyable craft medium of them all. It can be sculpted, carved, molded, stamped, textured, sanded, and then baked in a regular oven. How easy is that? Now Polymer Pizzazz makes working with polymer clay even more fun and rewarding--by introducing beginners to basic tools and techniques, then presenting 25 beautiful jewelry projects. With clear step-by-step instructions and helpful color photography, anyone can learn to make bold, bright beads, playful fish-shaped pendants, elegant faux stone necklaces, and much more!

Roseann Ettinger

Costume jewelry is increasingly sought-out and appreciated by a growing number of collectors. Pieces made by important designers from the sixties, seventies and eighties are the most highly prized, with . today's teenagers wearing vintage Hippie and Mod jewelry and prices are escalating. Over 600 color photographs and 60 advertising pieces are presented to display the variety in these popular adornments. Fashion and political trends are explained to show that they were reflected in the jewelry designs. Value ranges are included. Издание на английском языке.

Tim McCreight

A user-friendly instructional book on small-scale casting, of particular interest to jewelers and modelmakers. The clear text and heavy use of drawings makes the information immediately accessible. The bias toward simple inexpensive techniques makes the procedures described appropriate for both professionals and amateurs.

Robert Lee Morris

Award-winning designer Robert Lee Morris has dominated the world of high-fashion jewelry and body ornament in America for more than three decades. Morris's strong yet graceful shapes recall artifacts of ancient and aboriginal cultures, transformed by his imaginative vision and fine workmanship into sublimely fluid, organic works. This engaging book-told in his own words and illustrated with eye-popping photographs of his innovative designs-provides a candid, insider's view of the fashion world, seen through the eyes of one of its genuine icons. The first gallery to show Morris's work was New York's Sculpture to Wear, which offered one-of-a-kind jewelry by fine artists such as Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, and Man Ray. Today Morris's pieces are found not only at his own gallery in New York's SoHo, but also in the high-fashion collections of Donna Karan-for whom he created a signature look-and in jewelry stores throughout the United States. Robert Lee Morris is sure to appeal...

Reema Keswani

Charlotte Stowell

Demonstrating the entertaining and simple process for creating food-themed polymer clay beads, this guide also illustrates how to fashion them into attractive accessories. Beginning with advice about the few simple tools and the basic techniques needed to make the beads, this concise manual includes instructions on texturing and varnishing them to create realistic food models. An array of striking jewelry is featured, including chili charms, cupcake brooches, dolly mixtures necklaces, burger bracelets, fondant fancies earrings, and much more. Step-by-step instructions and detailed close-up photographs make these projects easily achievable, outlining the constituent parts of the beads along with clear instructions and annotations for clarity. With visually engaging examples of the finished ornaments in all their splendor, this handbook is a must-have for craftspeople and foodies who favor fun and funky jewelry.

Jinks McGrath

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Nan Roche

Sue Roche (Illustrator) Chris Roche (Photographer)

М. В. Мартынова

Among the exquisite masterpieces created by the jewellers of past centuries, the attention of visitors to the Armoury is particularly drawn to the regalia, the symbols of state power. Each of these items is striking not only because of the splendid materials from they are fashioned - gold, jewels and lustrous coloured enamels - but also by virtue of the fine workmanship and original artistic design. Used during the most important and solemn official ceremonies, they reflected various stages of the formation of state ideology. Consequently the creation of one or another insignia to personify the power of a grand prince or tsar was always determined by the historical and political realities of their time.

Jeffrey Spier

James Ferrell has collected Greek and Roman antiquities for many years to satisfy his life-long interest in ancient history. His collection is particularly important for its focus on jewelry, engraved gems and cameos, imperial medallions, and silver plate dating from the end of the Roman Empire and the early Byzantine period (3rd-7th centuries AD). It was at this time that the Roman Empire was gradually overrun by barbarian invaders and shifted its capital eastward, to the newly founded city of Constantinople. This volume publishes over 200 works of art belonging to Ferrell. Much of the material derives from imperial workshops and served as official gifts. The catalogue opens with a small selection of Hellenistic jewelry, including a group composed of a necklace, earrings, and rings most liekly of Ptolemaic origin. The second chapter is composed primarily of late Roman jewelry, gems and cameos, and other objects in precious metal, including necklaces, bracelets, rings, fibulae, and...

David Bennett & Daniela Mascetti

Now revised and fully updated, this classic book brings together the identification and dating of all types of jewellery, from the late 18th century until the end of the millennium. The first section of the book provides a detailed study of gemstones, where they come from and the testing methods which are used to identify precious and semi-precious stones, assess quality and detect fakes. "Understanding Jewellery" is unique in explaining why values vary, setting out the information in a straightforward and uncomplicated manner, linking the text to specific illustrations. The authors, Sotheby's experts, evaluate many millions of pounds' worth of jewellery annually and thus handle a complete cross-section of what is available on the market. They have specially selected the 919 superb colour plates to show what to look for when purchasing antique jewellery and, equally importantly, what to avoid. Great care has been taken to illustrate each piece of jewellery at its actual...