Contemporary Jewelry Design

Featuring thirty-eight notable jewelry artists from around the world, this book explores a diverse range of innovative approaches in contemporary jewelry design. Some artists have built upon tradition to explore modern beauty, while some others have experimented with new materials and avant-garde ideas to challenge the traditional thinking about jewelry. Some concept designs have even transcended the traditional role of jewelry as an adornment to the body to push the boundaries of the craft to contemporary art. Based on the abundant works and inspirational ideas of these aspiring artists, this book will surely bring the readers' understanding about jewelry to the next level.