New Rings: 500+ Designs from Around the World - Softcover

Nicolas Estrada

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0500289336 ISBN 13: 9780500289334

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

This marvellously illustrated book is a blend of the avant-garde, the unconventional and the delightful. Showcasing 591 contemporary rings by almost 300 international designers who stimulate the imagination by challenging traditional practices and standard definitions. The finished products are sculpture for the hands, and range from the simple to the abstract, from everyday rings to those that are more challenging. Here are rings made of gold, platinum and precious stones, of wood, bones, fibre and shells… Without exception, they are all beautifully made and intriguing in their own way. New Rings presents a unique snapshot of the work of the best art jewellers at work in the world today and includes biographies and contact details of every featured artist.

Table of Contents

Introduction • 1. The Symbolism of Rings: Emblems of Attachment; Emblems of Identity and Individuality • 2. The Gallery – A Contemporary Collection: Individuality; Expression; Rebellion; Commitment; Alliance • Index of Artists

About this title

About the Author

Nicolas Estrada is a jewelry designer based in Barcelona.

Edition details

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0500289336
• ISBN 13: 9780500289334
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272