Margot Van Voorhies Carr, a pioneer of mid-century Mexican silver and enamel jewelry, blended Art Deco with indigenous motifs, empowering female artisans and inspiring contemporary creators.Read More →
Stick pins, a decorative art case study, reflect historical and fashion trends through their evolving designs. From functional necessities to collectibles, they embody cultural shifts.Read More →
Adorning Fashion explores the evolution of costume jewellery from the 1700s to modern times, highlighting key styles, production techniques, and influential designers throughout history.Read More →
This study explores the relationship between jewellery, modernism and modernity from the ‘jazz age’ to the second world war, exploring the importance of representation and display in creating a modern ‘jewellery culture’.Read More →
Imperishable Beauty: Art Nouveau Jewelry. “A new, imperishable beauty,” was how the artist and architect Henry van de Velde described it. European Art Nouveau jewelry of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries embraced a new aesthetic characterized by sensuous forms, dramatic imagery and vivid symbolism. Read More →
This user-friendly guide by Gänsicke and Markowitz explores jewelry terminology, styles, and techniques, offering insights for designers, scholars, and enthusiasts through definitions and cultural history.Read More →
The monograph “Van Cleef & Arpels: The Art & Science of Gems” beautifully portrays the jewellery house’s century-long legacy of elegance and exceptional craftsmanship through thematic organization and rich imagery.Read More →