| #1131780 in Books | 2012-05-15 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 8.60 x.80 x5.80l,1.19 | File Name: 0500288550 | 208 pages
||7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.| Inspiring work - how to, and ideas for who to, collect|By Frederic|A great little book (208 pages, in a convenient size for carrying) from two industry insiders, Collect Contemporary Jewelry presents the work - and biographical sketches - of 40 contemporary jewelers. Each gets 4 pages of profile text and nice color illustrations of a range of their work, giving a nice snapshot|About the Author|Joanna Hardy is an independent gemologist and jewelry specialist, formerly of De Beers, Philips, and Sothebys. She lectures widely and writes for many international magazines and newspapers.
Featuring text by an acknowledged expert in arts and crafts, hundreds of illustrations, and essays on key issues and themes, this compact, accessible guide will be an authority in the global marketplace.
When collecting contemporary arts and crafts, how can one be certain the pieces that appeal to current tastes also have the stamp of timeless collectible? This new series of accessible guides answers the need for authoritative advice in a fast-de... [PDF.uv20] Collect Contemporary: Jewelry Rating: 3.69 (509 Votes)
