Synopses & Reviews
This gorgeous coffee-table book, with a foreword by influential jeweler Gerda Flöckinger, showcases classic vintage jewelry from the past 100 years. Featuring examples that epitomize the iconic styles of each decade, it offers an overview of the most influential designers (including Tiffany, Cartier, Fabergé, and Chanel), their sources of inspiration, and materials of choice. Photos display a selection of rare and remarkable pieces from museums and private owners, and a vintage shopping guide gives tips on spotting fakes, caring for purchases, and other important facts collectors should know.
Review
"You must get this gorgeous book. Believe me,
you will fall in love with it." -
Lorena Angulo "Loaded with mouth-watering images of
splendid jewelry, famous women who wore it and the designers who made it, V
intage Jewelry Design is
a fabulous cocktail table book and a must-have for the true jewelry aficionado." -
Contemporary Jewelry Design Group "I
love, love, love this book. Picture book. Reference book. INSPIRATIONAL front to back!" -
Candie Cooper "I don't have much to say about this book except
you should go get a copy. Now. Seriously. Caroline Cox brings us ten decades of jewelry design history, all wrapped up in a gorgeous and collectible volume." -
Bead Design Studio "Attention all New York fashionistas and jewelry lovers alike: This is
a coffee table book to beat all coffee table books! Cox leaves no gemstone unturned in her quest to fascinate, amuse and amaze us with stories and photos that will delight jewelry lovers of all ages. If you love jewelry and you're crazy about fashion design, don't miss this - it's a lesson in style you will never forget!" -
Colette Bouchez, NY Accessories Examiner "This book is
a must-read for anyone who is serious about jewelry." -
Michelle Mach "
The jewelry book of the year ... the power of this book will make you think, change your mind, (and) inspire your soul." -
The Beadwright "This lovely, well illustrated volume will delight both the vintage jewelry collector and the novice with
stunning photographs and useful information. It is also of value to designers, art students and jewelry makers for a wealth of ideas from the past that can be incorporated into modern creations. ... This is
a breathtakingly beautiful volume that serves as both a work of reference and a pleasurable entertainment." -
Monsters and Critics "The amazing photographs are accompanied by Cox's interesting, well-written, and well-thought-out prose.
Vintage Jewelry Design is an
informative, fascinating, and rewarding read." -
Sand Fibers "Caroline Cox has compiled images of the most
iconic styles of each decade in her new book. Everyone loves a nostalgic coffee-table book, and long time fashion lovers will surely appreciate the
gorgeous images in
Vintage Jewelry Design." -
Amanda Huggins, Pierce Mattie "Caroline Cox has written
a fantastic book that chronicles vintage jewelry design from the 1830s to the current trends. If you are interested in the history of design, and want some inspiration for your own designs, this is a great book to have on hand." -
Lorelei Eurto "A
thoughtful and informative book that covers jewelry from the 1890s to the present time. The book brings home the point that jewelry is not only decoration and adornment, it is a reflection of who we view ourselves to be. And the pictures:
Wow." -
Charlene Sevier Jewelry "This volume takes everything you already expect from Lark Books and bumps it up tenfold.
Gorgeous photos - check.
Brilliant information - check. Strategically assembled - check. But this is where it gets great: all of this is in a hard cover, coffee table sized package for a paperbound price!" -
A Fly on the Wall Reviews"Cox showcases 120 years of fabulous jewelry from well-known artisans, celebrity designers, and production houses. Historical and vintage photographs and helpful captions accentuate the succinct, well-written text. The chapters highlight major trends by decade. This affordably priced retrospective is recommended for individuals interested in modern jewelry history as well as libraries with collections in decorative arts and design." - Library Journal
"If you have wanted to learn more about jewelry and its history, or have thought of collecting a certain period of jewelry, this is an excellent guide. The text is very detailed throughout and full of photos that show jewelry pieces from each decade discussed. It is also a good resource for getting design ideas that you can combine with your own signature jewelry pieces." - About.com: Jewelry Making
About the Author
Caroline Cox, professor of cultural history at the University of the Arts, London, is a leading fashion authority. Her books include Lingerie: A Lexicon of Style (2000) and Hair and Fashion (2005), which had an accompanying catwalk show at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Caroline lives in London, England.