1000 Rings: Inspiring Adornments for the Hand (500 Series) [Paperback]

Marthe Le Van (Author), Robert W. Ebendorf (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2004 | Series: 500 Series

Diverse, extensive, and incredibly beautiful, this awe-inspiring collection features the most magnificent rings ever. With designs that range from the traditional to the very avant-garde, each of the 1,000 examples is an exceptional work of art, finely crafted by the best contemporary jewelers. Rob Jackson mixes antique industrial elements (a 100-year-old wrought iron nail) with radiant 20-karat gold and a glowing ruby for a dynamic visual contrast. Tomomi Arat’s collection, Treasure from Under the Sea, captures the exoticism of ocean life: he uses pearls, enamel, and sand to create rings that look as if they were chiseled directly out of a coral reef. Among the prestigious artisans represented: Arline M. Fisch, Michael Zobel, Katja Prins, Paul Preston, and Bruce Metcalf.

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Lark Crafts (August 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579905080
• ISBN-13: 978-1579905088
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #237,945 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Marthe Le Van is an editor for Lark Jewelry. Since 2000, she has written, edited, juried, or curated more than 40 titles. The books she's authored on making jewelry include 30-Minute Earrings, 30-Minute Necklaces, Stitched Jewels, Prefab Jewelry, Fabulous Jewelry from Found Objects, and The Art of Jewelry: Paper Jewelry. Marthe has also served as the editor for all jewelry books in Lark's popular "500" series, as well as the juror for 500 Wedding Rings and the curator for Masters: Gold. She is a member of the Art Jewelry Forum and the Society of North American Golsmiths. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars inspirational stuff, October 13, 2005

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Tracey J. Hopkirk "alloy" (Sydney Australia) - See all my reviews
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Hello, I'm a Jeweller living and working in rural Australia. I was so excited by this book. I am participating in an exhibition in Perth later this month called The Ring, the book 1000 Rings was perfect for me. I design and make works for exhibition and contrary to other reviews this book does indeed have some very wearable work in it and some wonderful interpretations of what is or isn't. Still a great platform for my work. Believe me I can't afford to spend days on a piece exhibit it and have it come back a month later! So yes its a great book for the open minded jeweller or otherwise. Beautifully put together and the images are very good. I'm glad there isn't a lot of wording allowing more room for more images.....

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An enchanting book, October 16, 2004

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Lindsay Morrison - See all my reviews
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I am a fine metals/jewelry student and I recently saw this book at the Northwest Metals Association Symposium. The moment I opened the cover, I knew I had to own it. It's a huge variety of rings by some of the most important jewelry artists alive. I was very inspired and enchanted by this book. There are some whose narrow view of the art and craft world makes them believe that this book is not good. Craft is no longer limited to what is useful or utilitarian. I wish those people would open their eyes to this fantastic world where art and craft blend seamlessly.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars more rings than you will ever have fingers for, November 2, 2005

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Akiko Jones "volcanoglacier" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 1000 Rings: Inspiring Adornments for the Hand (500 Series) (Paperback)

This series of Lark books is awesome. They are visual essays on a theme. I bought this book for my own information as a jewelry designer and bought one for a friend who is a silversmith. We are both very happy. In retrospect say in 2015 this book will probly look very 2005 but right now it is fresh and visually exciting.