Rings (Accessories)
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (513 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0500519749 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
An engaging and authoritative overview of the evolution of ring design from the Middle Ages to todayRings are perhaps our most personal and evocative pieces of jewelry, bought for special occasions but worn every day. A symbol of love or a fashion accessory, a sign of commitment, status, or wealth, rings may mark weddings, remember the dead, or act as a visual sign of devotion to one’s faith. From sculptural gem-set bands worn in medieval times to Art Deco masterpieces, dramatic gemstone “rocks” of the 1950s, and innovative works of art created by contemporary jewelers
Fascinating history of rings and their historical and sentimental significance If you love jewelry and history, this is a must read. The photos from the collection at the V & A museum alone are worth a look. Highly recommended.. Jewel of a book! Basbleu Wow, this is a gorgeous book! Lays out the history and significance of rings, and is magnificently illustrated throughout. Highly recommended!. Pippa Lee said Lovely rings. I found "Rings" by Rachel Church at my local B&N store and I had to have it. This is a handsome, small book featuring rings from the jewelry collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum. "Rings" offers a look at the evolution of ring styles and designs from 1"Lovely rings" according to Pippa Lee. I found "Rings" by Rachel Church at my local B&N store and I had to have it. This is a handsome, small book featuring rings from the jewelry collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum. "Rings" offers a look at the evolution of ring styles and designs from 1200 to the present. I felt in love with this book because of the old rings. The contemporary ones were too artsy for me, but it was interesting to see how artists and designers can pus. 00 to the present. I felt in love with this book because of the old rings. The contemporary ones were too artsy for me, but it was interesting to see how artists and designers can pus
Rachel Church is Curator in the Sculpture, Metalwork, Ceramics, and Glass department at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, with a special responsibility for the rings collection. . She has contributed to a number of V&A publications, including The Gilbert Collection at the V&A
About the Author Rachel Church is Curator in the Sculpture, Metalwork, Ceramics, and Glass department at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, with a special responsibility for the rings collection. . She has contributed to a number of V&A publications, including The Gilbert Collection at the V&A