Rings
$26.93
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
14 May 2024
Summary
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.
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 gemsto…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780500480991 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0500480990 |
| Author: | Rachel Church |
| Publisher: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Imprint: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 14 May 2024 |
| Weight: | 486g |
| Dimensions: | 21mm x 159mm x 227mm |
| Series: | Accessories; V&A |
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Critics Review
A small compendium worth its weight in gold * International New York Times *
Rachel Church
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).
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