New Design in Jewelry
Vintage hardback coffee table book exploring contemporary jewelry design. By Donald J. Willcox, published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company in 1970. First edition, 120 pages.
"This outspoken examination of a craft that has reached a high degree of excellence in Scandinavia spans the full spectrum of jewelry—from folk art to avant-garde, including pieces in plastic, steel, and even human hair, alongside gold and silver. With trenchant commentary and over two hundred photographs, the book introduces a new generation of craftspeople who defy tradition to explore bold, unconventional forms. A vibrant celebration of materials and makers, this is a book for collectors, artists, and anyone drawn to the expressive possibilities of adornment."
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Vintage hardback coffee table book exploring contemporary jewelry design. By Donald J. Willcox, published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company in 1970. First edition, 120 pages.
"This outspoken examination of a craft that has reached a high degree of excellence in Scandinavia spans the full spectrum of jewelry—from folk art to avant-garde, including pieces in plastic, steel, and even human hair, alongside gold and silver. With trenchant commentary and over two hundred photographs, the book introduces a new generation of craftspeople who defy tradition to explore bold, unconventional forms. A vibrant celebration of materials and makers, this is a book for collectors, artists, and anyone drawn to the expressive possibilities of adornment."
