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The House of Worth, 1858-1954
Jewels And Jewellery
Phillips Clare
This sumptuous book, now updated to mark the opening of the spectacular new Jewellery Gallery at the V&A in May 2008, features exquisite early medieval pieces and superb examples of jewellery design from the Renaissance up to the present. Exceptional photographs illustrate not only rare precious stones but elaborate techniques such as chasing, enamelling and cameo. Famous jewels are featured alongside rings, brooches, pendants, earrings and tiaras, all revealing the beauty and technical virtuosity of their maker's art.
Clare Phillips was born in Rochdale, Lancashire and educated at Birmingham University and the Royal College of Art in London, where she studied design history. She is a curator in the Department of Sculture, Metalwork, Ceramics & Glass, with particular responsibilities for the jewellery collection. Her publications include Bejewelled by Tiffany (2006), Jewels and Jewellery (2000)and Jewelry (1996)along with contributions to a wide range of publications.
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