| Title | : | Jeweled Garden: A Colorful History of Gems, Jewels, and Nature |
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| ISBN | : | 0865651728 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780865651722 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 |
| Publication | : | First published October 1, 2006 |
The natural world has been a muse for artists throughout the ages, and jewelry designers have always shared that inspiration, their fascination with flora and fauna coming through in their work. Now, Jeweled Garden traces the evolution of garden-inspired jewelry from the 19th century to the present day in beautiful photographs and an absorbing text.
From Louis Comfort Tiffany’s delicate realist creations of the Victorian Age to Cartier’s 2006 Caresse d’orchides necklace encrusted with precious stones, the tradition’s most beautiful pieces by master jewelers are represented. Featuring pieces from turn-of-the-last-century Art Nouveau, 1920s Art Deco, 1950s and 60s jet-set, and 1970s individualism, from Fabergé, Lalique, Tiffany, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, and even from fashion houses such as Chanel and Christian Dior, this gorgeous volume will delight jewelry aficionados and gardening enthusiasts alike.
From Louis Comfort Tiffany’s delicate realist creations of the Victorian Age to Cartier’s 2006 Caresse d’orchides necklace encrusted with precious stones, the tradition’s most beautiful pieces by master jewelers are represented. Featuring pieces from turn-of-the-last-century Art Nouveau, 1920s Art Deco, 1950s and 60s jet-set, and 1970s individualism, from Fabergé, Lalique, Tiffany, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, and even from fashion houses such as Chanel and Christian Dior, this gorgeous volume will delight jewelry aficionados and gardening enthusiasts alike.
Jeweled Garden: A Colorful History of Gems, Jewels, and Nature Reviews
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A coffee table album focused on botanical-inspired jewelry, primarily the second half of the 19th century through the end of the 20th century. Not much information there other than general trends by decade/period, but some nice photographs. Focused on a handful of designers.
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With some examples from earlier periods, most of the book focuses on the 20th century. Excellent photos but not a lot of information, and with a focus on designer and high-end jewels. Great coffee-table book, but not a lot more.
