Synopsis: This marvellously illustrated book is a dazzling showcase of contemporary custom-made rings: a blend of the avant-garde, the unconventional and the delightful. It showcases 591 contemporary rings by nearly 300 international designers who stimulate the imagination by challenging traditional practices and standard definitions. The finished products are sculpture for the hands, and range from the simple to the abstract, from everyday rings to those that are more challenging. Here are rings made of gold, platinum and precious stones, of wood, bones, fibre and shells... Without exception, they are all beautifully made and intriguing in their own way.

This beautiful book is a wonderful snapshot of the creations of the best art jewellers at work in the world today and a superb resource for jewelry lovers everywhere. It contains specially commissioned photography showing the rings to fabulous effect. Organized thematically according to type of ring,whether suitable for everyday use, ‘statement’ rings or to mark an occasion; it includes biographies and contact details of every artist featured, so that readers can track down the creators of these beautiful pieces.

Author
Nicolas Estrada is a jewelry designer based in Barcelona.

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This is an absolutely fascinating book, starting with an Introduction, What’s in a Ring? Followed by The Symbolism of Rings and then the Gallery with the most amazing collections of rings; every style and shape imaginable. The book is also complete with a detailed Index of Artists, giving background information about the artists responsible for creating the rings. This is a very special book, with stunning photography, which will surely become a collector’s item. Highly Recommended!