500 Earrings jellemzők

The caption on the cover of 500 Earrings reads "New Directions in Contemporary Jewelry." This indeed is an accurate representation of what is contained in this book. A soft cover coffee-table type book, 500 Earrings delivers the goods: stunning images, a variety of form and techniques, wearable, interesting profiles.
Ninety percent of the designs showcased were constructed from traditional jewelrymaking material. Sterling silver, platinum, karated gold and all manner of precious and semi-precious gemstones are seen. The contemporary twist is the manner in which the traditional precious metals and gemstones are forged, fabricated and manipulated.