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1000 Rings: Inspiring Adornments for the Hand (500 Series)

1000 Rings: Inspiring Adornments for the Hand (500 Series)
By Robert W. Ebendorf

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Diverse, extensive, and incredibly beautiful, this awe-inspiring collection features the most magnificent rings ever. With designs that range from the traditional to the very avant-garde, each of the 1,000 examples is an exceptional work of art, finely crafted by the best contemporary jewelers. Rob Jackson mixes antique industrial elements (a 100-year-old wrought iron nail) with radiant 20-karat gold and a glowing ruby for a dynamic visual contrast. Tomomi Arat’s collection, Treasure from Under the Sea, captures the exoticism of ocean life: he uses pearls, enamel, and sand to create rings that look as if they were chiseled directly out of a coral reef. Among the prestigious artisans represented: Arline M. Fisch, Michael Zobel, Katja Prins, Paul Preston, and Bruce Metcalf.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #126255 in Books
  • Published on: 2004-08-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 416 pages

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inspirational stuff5
Hello, I'm a Jeweller living and working in rural Australia. I was so excited by this book. I am participating in an exhibition in Perth later this month called The Ring, the book 1000 Rings was perfect for me. I design and make works for exhibition and contrary to other reviews this book does indeed have some very wearable work in it and some wonderful interpretations of what is or isn't. Still a great platform for my work. Believe me I can't afford to spend days on a piece exhibit it and have it come back a month later! So yes its a great book for the open minded jeweller or otherwise. Beautifully put together and the images are very good. I'm glad there isn't a lot of wording allowing more room for more images.....

An enchanting book5
I am a fine metals/jewelry student and I recently saw this book at the Northwest Metals Association Symposium. The moment I opened the cover, I knew I had to own it. It's a huge variety of rings by some of the most important jewelry artists alive. I was very inspired and enchanted by this book. There are some whose narrow view of the art and craft world makes them believe that this book is not good. Craft is no longer limited to what is useful or utilitarian. I wish those people would open their eyes to this fantastic world where art and craft blend seamlessly.

Beautiful book, full of exciting possibilities5
This book is the "best buy" of the year! The 1000 rings are beautifully photographed and printed on rich, glossy paper. Some rings are wild and wacky, some are more traditional, but all are well designed and finely crafted. If you are a jewelry artist, you will undoubtably be inspired by this book. Each time I look through it, I see something new. It is not intended to be a how-to book; it is a fun and informative look at the work of contemporary jewelry artists from all over the world.