European Designer Jewelry - Hardcover

Moro, Ginger

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0887408230 ISBN 13: 9780887408236

Publisher: Schiffer, 1997

Synopsis

This magnificent book documents the trends, sources and makers of innovative 20th century designer jewelry in 13 European countries. The evolution of limited-edition artists' creations, as well as fashion and costume jewelry, are explored through the well-researched text, photographs and vintage prints. Biographical sketches are provided for the artists and couturiers who worked closely with the fashion designers.

About this title

About the Author

Ginger Moro, now from Los Angeles, California, lived in Europe for most of her adult life. There she worked as an actress and writer, while studying, collecting, and dealing in the designer jewelry world.

Reviews

"Baubles, bangles, and beads" galore?and over 700 pictures of them. Leafing through this book is like going through your grandmother's jewelry boxes. Former actress Moro examines fashion, artists', and costume jewelry from 13 European countries from turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau to today's explorations of unusual materials. Familiar names like Schiaparelli and Chanel are covered, but the real asset of this book is that less well known jewelry designers are discussed. Though they may now be forgotten, their work was integral to the complete "look" of the costume of a particular period. As a "Schiffer Book for Collectors," this work includes a value guide and in a few cases marks and labels. Ultimately, however, it is simply an entertaining and informative guide to a part of the jewelry world where imagination runs free. A bit pricey but reader friendly; recommended for most collections.?Therese Duzinkiewicz Baker, Western Kentucky Univ. Libs., Bowling Green
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Schiffer
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0887408230
• ISBN 13: 9780887408236
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304