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Jewelry for Gentlemen
Hardback
Main Details
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Jewelry for Gentlemen
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) James Sherwood
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:256 | Dimensions(mm): Height 259,Width 206 |
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Category/Genre | Fashion and textiles - design Antiques and collectables Jewellery |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780500519851
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Classifications | Dewey:391.70811 |
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Illustrations |
11 Illustrations, black and white; 264 Illustrations, color
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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Imprint |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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Publication Date |
30 August 2018 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Men's jewelry has a long and fascinating history, with storied houses, famous patrons and a diverse range of modern designers. Behind each tiny piece often lies a complex narrative of patronage, personality and craftsmanship. This is the first publication dedicated solely to a neglected subject. Drawing on his expertise on men's style and insider's knowledge of the jewelry industry, men's style aficionado James Sherwood tells the story of men's relationship with jewelry and presents the contemporary artisans who keep the art alive. Through thematic chapters, works by key jewelers are profiled and richly illustrated, including pieces by Tiffany & Co., David Yurman, Cartier, Boucheron and Ara Vartanian. Hundreds of exquisite photographs, many specially commissioned, of rings, cufflinks, studs, pins, slides, bracelets, chains and pendants chart changing fashions and evolving attitudes to men's jewelry over the centuries. Pieces by great craftsmen and -women and the patrons who commissioned them, from the Maharaja of Kashmir to David Bowie, are brought to life through vivid texts and contemporary and archival portraits. This sumptuous guide to sartorial elegance sets men's jewelry in its proper historical and cultural contexts, offering an unexpected resource for jewelers and a trove of inspiration for anyone who wears, gifts or simply admires men's jewelry.
Author Biography
James Sherwood is a London-based style journalist, and has been described as 'the guardian of Savile Row' by The Rake magazine. He is the author of Savile Row, Fashion at Royal Ascot, James Sherwood's discriminating Guide to London and Jewelry for Gentleman, all published by Thames & Hudson.
Reviews'Exquisite ... in the alphabet of the aesthetic, 'D' is for Desire' - The Lady 'A valuable resource for anyone with a passion for these precious accessories' - Revolution 'The must-have jewellery book for men' - Jewellery Editor
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