Books are other jewels that we love to collect on our jewelry shelves, but what about you? do you love them as much as we do?
Books and jewelry, the perfect pairing
In this post, we want to talk to you about some of the works that all of us who are part of this historic establishment in the heart of Cádiz have fallen in love with and that we think you have to read if you like gems in all their varieties, at least less, to the same extent as us.
Whether for joy, consolation or pure happiness, all the writers in history have used writing to, through its most precious value, inspiration, express their deepest feelings, ironize on specific topics or teach and disseminate multitude of knowledge
On this occasion, we want to help you choose the book with which to disconnect from the daily hustle and bustle and which, of course, are related to our other greatest passions: jewelry.
These literary recommendations that we will offer you below, from time to time, have been our muses to resolve some of the doubts that were on our minds, they could be about the specific properties of certain precious stones or to ascertain historical issues about them.
So sit back and relax, here goes our top 5 books that, as we told you, every jewelry lover should read at least once in their life.
1. vintage jewelryby Caroline Cox
In some 200 pages, this work reviews a hundred years of history of vintage jewelry design with illustrated exquisiteness. He does it decade by decade, with photographs that range from the elegant and luxurious art nouveau, going through the classic and symmetrical art decó, until reaching the most current design.
For us, vintage jewelry, by Caroline Cox, is a bibliographical reference of incalculable value, as well as a visual source of what the past times were like in our sector. Another point in its favor is that it has a glossary of terms where metals, styles and types of carving are described.
You will like it if...
you have inherited your family jewelry and you want to know it thoroughly. Also if you are in love with creative expression in history in all its forms.
Caroline Cox reviews a hundred years of vintage jewelry design history in her book Vintage jewelry.
2. Andrew Grima. The father of Modern Jewelryby William Grant
If you don't just like success stories in the movies, this book about Andrew Grima is for you. It contains a large number of his sketches, those never before known, and shows the creative process of the author since his beginning.
Andrew Grima was a transgressor for the classic jewelers of his time. This Anglo-Italian designer was self-taught and created very striking and daring pieces that left no one indifferent. So much so that characters from the world of fashion such as Givenchy or Marc Jacobs have declared themselves admirers and collectors of his pieces.
At the end of the 60s, his fame made him not only the favorite jeweler of the high society of the time, but also of the English Crown. In addition, he was presented with a Royal Warrant from the Queen of England.
The creations of this precursor of current jewelry have been a source of inspiration for many designers. After his death, in 2007, his wife and his daughter were the ones who continued his legacy. A legacy difficult to match by other creators.
You will like it if...
You like stories of overcoming innate talents. Also if you are interested in inquiring into the origins of contemporary jewelry.
The book Andrew Grima. The father of Modern Jewelry, by William Grant, shows the author's creative process from its beginnings.
3. Necklacesby Nicolas Estrada
Would you like to discover current trending artists in the contemporary world of jewelry? This work, linked to today's cultural and artistic reality, is for you.
Necklaces runs through, through just over 200 pages, the works of more than 180 artists from 40 countries. We love it because it exposes the existing proposals for this type of jewelry on the market, from the necklaces and chokers from the most classic to the most daring, designed with the most eccentric materials and the most surprising techniques you can imagine.
You will like it if...
You like plastic arts of all kinds, creative processes and discovering new artists.
Collares covers, through just over 200 pages, the works of more than 180 artists from 40 countries.
4. Vogue The Jeweleryby Carol Woolton
This book is one of our must and it should also be yours if, like us, you are fascinated by fashion. With a prologue by the former director of the British edition of Vogue in the United Kingdom, Alexandra Shulman, this fascinating work shows us an endless number of significant pieces that pay tribute to the world of jewelery.
Written by jewelery historian, editor and stylist at British Vogue for 20 years, Carol Woolton, it is illustrated with iconic photographs of well-known and famous photography professionals such as Mario Testino or David Bailey. You will also be able to see on its pages images of great models, actresses and other celebrities such as Sophia Loren or Linda Evangelista.
You will like it if...
You are curious about the world of jewelry. A must if you like the world of fashion.
Vogue The Jewelery, by Carol Woolton, is illustrated with iconic photographs by professional photographers.
5. Jewels that made Historyby Stellene Volandes
History is another of our biggest hobbies, we recommend this book from the jewelry expert Stellene Volandes, Jewels that made History.
In its pages you will find the history of the world through inspirational iconic jewelry. As if it were a novel, it delves into the passions and predilections of some of the most extraordinary people we know today, from Cleopatra to Jennifer Lopez or Meghan Markle.
If you want to know how some brilliant stones and precious metals have defined empires, this beautifully read book will be another must-have in your library.
You will like it if...
You are a lover of the lesser known part of history and curiosities.
The Jewels that made History book shows the history of the world through inspiring iconic jewels.
Do you recommend any?
We hope you liked our small selection of books, but we are open to other bibliographic suggestions with the aim of adding to the shelves of our library and continuing to learn from this world, which we are passionate about. So if you have any other titles among your favorites, we are all ears.
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