Fine Jewelry Couture: Contemporary Heirlooms - Hardcover

Dupon, Olivier

9780500518601: Fine Jewelry Couture: Contemporary Heirlooms

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ISBN 10: 0500518602 ISBN 13: 9780500518601

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2016

This inspirational book features over 35 master jewelry designers, organized alphabetically. Hailing from Australia, Brazil, France, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Russia, Turkey, the UK and USA, they represent a wide variety of approaches, from Aida Bergsen's flora and fauna-inspired designs, including emerald- studded frogs and diamond- encrusted salamanders; through Anabela Chan's exquisitely detailed laser-cut brooches of white gold and platinum with iridescent diamonds and natural grey pearls; to Elie Top's yellow gold spheres that are a feat of mathematical precision and ingenuity. Red-carpet customers and fans include Beyonc�, Gwyneth Paltrow, Salma Hayek, Madonna and Michelle Obama.
Each designer is introduced with a biography that highlights their working practices and key sources of inspiration. Illustrations include sketches as well as images of glorious finished designs, all of which are unique and many of which are bespoke. Complete with an introduction, a useful glossary and notes of designers' websites (some work by appointment only), this is the perfect, curated resource for both aficionados and professionals who wish to view the craftsmanship of some of the most visionary practitioners working in the field of fine jewelry today

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'...vibrant illustrations...an inspiration for jewellery makers and jewellery lovers alike; if you are someone that appreciates the finer things in life, then this book is perfect for you.' --Making Jewellery

'...Dupon has a great eye' --Thejewelleryeditor.com

About the Author:

Olivier Dupon began his career at Christian Dior, then worked as a buyer and now scouts international markets in search of exciting practitioners of design/art/craft. His books include The New Artisans, The New Patissiers, The New Artisans II and Shoe: Contemporary Footwear by Inspiring Designers.

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PublisherThames and Hudson Ltd
Publication date2016
ISBN 10 0500518602
ISBN 13 9780500518601
BindingHardcover
Edition number1
Number of pages256

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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Fine Jewelry Couture features the work of over 35 of the most exciting jewelry designers working across the globe today. Whether up-and-coming practitioners or established names, these artists are creating fine jewelry of a couture standard, showcasing prodigious skill and individuality. In the construction of theirpieces, priceless gemstones may be used, but so may semiprecious stones and non-precious materials such as mammoth tusks and bird feathers. This is the first book to celebrate this growing segment of the jewelry industry: high-end luxe pieces, boasting experimental approaches, exquisite craftsmanship and extraordinary attention to detail. These are the new contemporary heirlooms.Hundreds of images showcase a broad range of designs and styles, whether Aida Bergsen's flora and fauna-inspired pieces featuring emerald-studded frogs and diamond-encrusted salamanders, Elie Top's ingenious talismans of celestially pivoting yellow gold spheres that are a feat of mathematical precision, Katherine Jetter's creations with bravura use of glowing opals, or Autore's works displaying signature South Sea pearls. All share a dedication to the highest caliber materials, the most artful construction and a highly attuned sense of aesthetics.Design expert Olivier Dupon has used his keen eye and creative flair to select the cream of today's independent jewelers. Complete with artworks and sketches by designers, and biographies highlighting working practices and key sources of inspiration, this is the perfect curated resource for both aficionados and professionals who wish to view the work of some of the most visionary practitioners working in the field of fine jewelry today. Hailing from Australia, Brazil, France, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Russia, Turkey, the UK and USA, this book features over 35 master jewelry designers, organized alphabetically. Each designer is introduced with a biography that highlights their working practices and key sources of inspiration. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780500518601

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