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| The Master Jewelers | 
 enlarge | Creator: A. Kenneth Snowman
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Category: Book
Buy New: $36.72
New (8) Used (2) from $36.69
Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 518567
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 264
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.2
Dimensions (in): 11.9 x 9 x 1
ISBN: 0500283869
Dewey Decimal Number: 739
EAN: 9780500283868
ASIN: 0500283869
Publication Date: November 2002
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Book Description
In the mid-nineteenth century, the master jewelers of the Western world began to shed the anonymity under which artist-craftsmen had generally worked. They emerged as individual voices, discarding the bland, predictable standards of the earlier era in jewelry design in favor of evocative new creations. The renowned designers whose work is featured in this book can be instantly identified by their particular interests and discoveries. Faberge emphasized originality of design and the quality of craftsmanship, rather than the intrinsic value of the materials used. Castellani is known for his nostalgic glances back at Etruscan gold work. Lalique was irresistibly fascinated by the strange forms he adapted from nature. The searching, critical eye of a Cartier or a Boucheron lent chic to their beloved abstract patterns. In fifteen chapters written by leading experts in the field, the world of fine jewelry, encompassing its social, aesthetic, and business aspects, springs to life. The magnificent illustrations display extraordinary confections of gold, silver, and platinum, gems cut and polished in every conceivable fashion, and enamels, translucent, opaque, or as clear as stained-glass windows—all designed and executed to enhance the allure of the people fortunate enough to wear them. 377 illustrations, 251 in color. Featuring work by: Boucheron &149; Bulgari &149; Cartier &149; Castellani &149; Falize &149; Faberge &149; Fontenay &149; Fouquet &149; Giuliano &149; Hancock &149; Lalique &149; Tiffany &149; Tillander &149; Van Cleef & Arpels &149; Verdura &149; Vever
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The Master Jewelers June 8, 2007
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
"Delicious", sumptuous... full of beauty! This book is for anyone who loves to look at jewelry at its best!!
This book is a true gem April 6, 2006
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
The book offers insight into the most important jewelry designs and the artistic talents of their creators. It gives an overview and biographies of the most important jewelry artists of the recent history and how their businesses got started: Cartier, Tiffany, Van Cleef and Arpels, Lalique, Verdura, Bulgari, Boucheron etc. The photos are wonderful; I only wish there were more of them. A great book for anyone wanting to learn more about the most important jewelry creators and jewelry pieces. It is also a great way to start your own favorite jeweler/jewelry book collection and get more specific books.
Breathtaking December 30, 2005
4 out of 11 found this review helpful
I really enjoyed my first scan of this book and look forward to many more in-depth visits. The jewelry is absolutely breathtaking. The color photos are extremely well done.
Awesome March 24, 2001
16 out of 27 found this review helpful
It may seem an era long gone by but the art work is as vital and enthralling today. The photos are numerous and magnificent and it is a valuable addition to anyones library.
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