Elizabeth Gage MBE has enjoyed a glittering career as the brilliant mind behind some of the greatest jewellery designs of the past 60 years. Her work is revered for combining historical references with a modern aesthetic and marrying strong design concepts with sublime craftsmanship. Telling the story of her rise to become one of London's most celebrated jewellers, this stunning monograph showcases Elizabeth Gage's finest handmade creations, including gold rings, necklaces and earrings, bracelets shaped like autumn leaves, tourmaline cabochons engraved with trees, diamond-studded fish carrying pearls in their tails and Roman coins set in agate coat pins.
Featured in the permanent collection of the V&A and exhibited around the world, her pieces have been worn by the likes of Jackie Kennedy and Lauren Bacall and treasured, according to The New York Times, by those seeking greater 'strength, originality, storytelling.'
Winner of multiple prestigious awards, Elizabeth's love for her craft shines brightly on each page, making this a must-have for jewellery and art lovers everywhere.
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Gewebe-Einband
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10 Illustrations, black and white; 185 Illustrations, color
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Höhe: 280 mm
Breite: 240 mm
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978-1-78884-349-2 (9781788843492)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
William Grant is the author of two biographies on British jewellery designers both published by ACC Art Books: Andrew Grima - The Father of Modern Jewellery and Cora Sheibani - Jewels. Born in 1964, Grant is married to Jojo Grima, whose late husband is the subject of his first book.
