Jewelry International – Volume 2

A weighty and beautifully produced volume showcasing contemporary jewellery design from around the world. Richly illustrated and globally focused, this book offers insight into designers, trends, and craftsmanship across the international jewellery scene. A strong reference piece for inspiration and industry context.

Diamonds sparkle with the purity of the immense heat and intense pressure required to form them.

Emeralds shine with an unearthly glow in the lush, verdant color of life. Rubies burn like glowing embers, carrying the passion with which they have been imbued for centuries. Their sister sapphires act as a cool counterpart, bringing a deep, placid blue to the jewels they grace. The warmth of yellow gold, or the monochrome splendor of platinum or white gold, constitutes the perfect framework for these stones.

Drawing on the traditions of the past, yet always resolutely turned towards the future, the Houses in these pages expertly draw out the full potential of their precious materials. Andreoli, Audemars Piguet, Bayco, Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard, de GRISOGONO, Guy Ellia, La Reina, LEVIEV, Montblanc, Oliva, Piaget, Waskoll and Yvel-all are synonymous with the endless quest for perfection and the masterful manipulation of the earth's most treasured gifts.

No matter how gorgeous a gem may be, its true beauty can only be expressed in the context of a carefully aesthetically designed jewel. Hundreds of pictures bring these collections to full-color life, along with the compelling stories behind the creations, and the roles played by gemstones and gold throughout history, This book is a necessary resource for anyone interested in artistic expression through precious materials.

• Hardback
• 24 x 29 x 3 cm
• Condition: Good used condition