Ädelmetaller & ädelstenar: konstföremål & design

Visst kan man virka smycken! Här presenterar författaren till Berghs p opulära smyckeböcker nya modeller som uppmuntrar till egen smyckedesig n. Steg-för-steg-illustrationer, markering av svårighetsgrad, tydliga textbeskrivningar av tillvägagångss...

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"I've paged through stacks of books on the history of watches. . . . But I hadn't come across a book that actually moved me until I picked up A Man and His Watch. The volume is filled with heartfelt stories."-T: The New York Ti...

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Enter the glamorous domain of world-famous jewellery house, Harry Winston, and discover the true rags-to-riches story of the immigrant family behind the phenomenon. Harry Winstons famous slogan for his success was: knowledge, courage, and the abil...

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In The Art of the Japanese Sword, master swordsmith Yoshindo Yoshihara offers a detailed look at the entire process of Japanese sword making, including the finishing and appreciation of Japanese blades. Japanese sword art stands out in many ways: ...

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'Jewellery in all its guises has been a signifier of glamour in the pages of Vogue since the magazine's inception in 1916...the jewellery always commands the image - infinitely powerful and desirable, inventive and extraordinary.' -...

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"The photos here are undeniably spectacular but the exploration of the costume balls history is worth sticking around for, too." Natural Diamonds Tiaras have always inspired a great fascination and the most beautiful and influential wome...

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Nutida Svenskt Silver is a non-profit organisation that promotes the development of artistic silver and goldsmithing in Sweden, and has done so for 60 years. Tala Silver ( Speak Silver ), published in conjunction with the organisation s 60th anniv...

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With pieces drawn from the extensive personal collection of Pharrell Williams, this is a stunning and unprecedented exploration of the 'bling' in hip-hop culture and fashion. Few recording artists have had a greater hand in incorporating...

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"Det som etsat sig fast från min uppväxttid, det är att jag frös jämt, att vi hade så kallt hemma och att jag var så mager. Jag var väl åtta eller nio år någonting, när jag en dag såg en dam vi kallade för Halvtrappan stå och sjoxa ved i Gaml...

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This is the exciting story of Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe one of Sweden's most important 20th century silversmiths and master jewellery designer and her life. The watch with an open bracelet and a mirror dial withour numbers made the silversmith and...

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"...heres eye candy on every page of the book." Natural Diamonds "From the 1950s to the present day, a wide range of international designers are examined in detail with many examples of their work clearly illustrated. The author foc...

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"His is a warm, charming page turner of an autobiography: from start to finish full of fascinating characters, incredible and amusing anecdotes, self-effacing humour and wry asides, beautifully detailed observations and, of course, stuffed wi...

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Whether it's diamond-encrusted grills, oversized truck style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a ...

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Welcome to a celebration of alternatively designed wrist- and pocket watches, which honors innovative craftsmanship within the world of modern horology. The 150 different brands featured in this unique book each have a double-page spread dedicated...

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An explosion of patination methods from beginner to advanced skill levels! Patina offers a collection of over 300 metal patination recipes, application instructions, and full-sized samples for anyone working in metals, including jewelers, sculptor...

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The Art of David Webb celebrates the designer s dedication to artistry over more than seven decades. When David Webb came to New York at the age of 17, he was captivated by the museums, architecture, and fashions of the day. By the time he opened ...

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This is a beautifully illustrated account of pearls through millennia, from fossils to contemporary jewellery. Pearls are the most human of gems, both miraculous and familiar. Uniquely organic in origin, they are as intimate as our bodies, created...

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Nearly ten years in preparation and production, "Jewelry Concepts and Technology" is the definitive guide and handbook for jewellery makers on all levels of ability. It is also a unique reference source for those not directly active in t...

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Celebrating the story of G-SHOCK, a truly unique watch whose pioneering innovation, function, and versatile design has made it a cult-collectible worn by devoted fans across the globe as well as by cultural icons in the worlds of fashion, sports, ...

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"It imparts the type of educational information that all stages of jewelry collectors, as well as jewelry enthusiasts from students to dealers, will go back to again and again." Beth Bernstein, Instore Mag "The Modern Guide to Antiq...

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Among the most beautiful of the world's domestic art forms are Chinese snuff bottles: miniature bottle-shaped flasks, often of astounding intricacy and tactile appeal. Continuing the interest shown by earlier Images of Asia titles in collectables ...

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There are two distinct traditions of silverwork in Malaysia: that of the indigenous Malay craftsman who worked under royal patronage to create receptacles and items of adornment for the exclusive use of reigning sultans, their families and retaine...

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Silver: Transformational Matter presents essays by anthropologists, art historians, and historians which explore the history of silver, incorporating mining, trade, colonialism, and Indigenous expertise.

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The Virtuoso chasers of 18th-century London are studied in this history of English goldsmithery and horology. The book looks at gold boxes and watch cases, the structure of the profession, the prominent craftsmen of the period and the development ...

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In this pioneering study, the first of its kind, Galit Noga-Banai analyses silver reliquaries decorated with Christian figurative themes, offering a clearer and more detailed picture of the beginnings of the cult of relics in the early Church. The...

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A comprehensive and fully illustrated study of silver vessels from ancient Macedonia from the 4th to the 2nd centuries BC. Eleni Zimi demonstrates that these vessels, recovered from the tombs of their owners, were status symbols, reflecting the ta...

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Combining stunning photographs with expert knowledge, this book is a dazzling guide to precious stones, organic gems, and precious metals. Discover the intriguing stories of the world's most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious ...

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Myer Myers, a Jewish silversmith in colonial America, created outstanding works for leading members of the New York elite, and the objects made in his workshop have long been regarded as among the most important American statements of the Rococo s...

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The firm of Parker and Wakelin was the foremost silversmith in London for much of the eighteenth century, supplying royalty, aristocracy, and gentry with both domestic and ceremonial plate. This fascinating book draws on the firms records for this...

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A lavishly illustrated catalogue that is the first to explore the role of modernism in 20th- century American silver design From teaspoons to cocktail shakers and unique objects made for New York Worlds Fairs, this stunning book examines the influ...

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