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Rings (Victoria and Albert Museum) (Accessories)
Rachel Church
£14.99
An engaging and authoritative overview of the evolution of ring design from the Middle Ages to today, illustrated with over 170 rare and luxurious examples
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Rings are powerfully evocative pieces of jewelry, traditionally worn as symbols of love, loyalty, remembrance or faith. Focusing on the V&A’s world-famous collection, Rings tells the story of their evolution from sculptural gem-set bands worn in medieval times to Art Deco masterpieces, dramatic gemstone ‘rocks’ of the 1950s, and innovative works of art created by contemporary jewellers.
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'A small compendium worth its weight in gold'
International New York Times
Product Information
Book Details
Format: Paperback
Size: 22.7 x 15.7 cm
Extent: 160 pp
Illustrations: 194
Publication date: 2 May 2024
ISBN: 9780500480991
Contents List
Introduction
1. 1200 – 1500
2. 1500 – 1700
3. 1700 – 1820
4. 1820 – 1900
5. 1900 – 1950
6. 1950 – Present
1. 1200 – 1500
2. 1500 – 1700
3. 1700 – 1820
4. 1820 – 1900
5. 1900 – 1950
6. 1950 – Present
About the Author
Rachel Church is Curator in the Sculpture, Metalwork, Ceramics and Glass department at the V&A, with a special responsibility for the rings collection. She has contributed to a number of V&A publications, including The Gilbert Collection at the V&A (2009).
