500 Pendants & Lockets: Contemporary Interpretations of Classic Adornments (500 Series) (Paperback)

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One look at these breathtaking suspended neck ornaments, and it’s clear why Lark’s series of jewelry design books has become so wildly popular. Every pendant is a masterful work of art, whether it’s symbolic and purposeful (amulets, talismans, and charms) or purely decorative.  Juried by Mike Holmes and Elizabeth Shypertt, co-founders of the esteemed jewelry gallery Velvet da Vinci, this beautiful color collection includes pieces crafted from diverse materials and techniques (including forging, casting, forming, and stone setting). “Fecund,” Tricia Lachowiec’s intricate construction of oxidized sterling silver, electroformed copper, enamel, and resin, is every bit as luscious as its title suggests. In “0210,” Seth Papac constructs a ghostly and atmospheric cityscape out of poplar wood, architectural siding, and building materials, as well as gold, silver, and elastic. Jane Adam’s signature use of softly colored aluminum always astounds, and decidedly so in “Flower Pendant” with its multiple fronds of gracefully arching metal.
Jewelers, metalsmiths, and collectors will all find inspiration in these one-of-a-kind works.

Product Details

• Paperback: 420 pages
• Publisher: Lark Books (May 6, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600590381
• ISBN-13: 978-1600590382
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 7.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #26,771 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Magic , May 13, 2008

By	R. Eberhard "Eclectic Studio" (Australia) - See all my reviews

With few exceptions, I enjoy the Lark "500" series of books, Pendants and Lockets is no different. Sticking to the photos only with minimal wording publication concept, this is not a "how to" book it simply showcases a veritable smorgasboard of amazing contemporary designs. The enormous range of materials used to create these pieces is appreciated, nothing seems to have been left out. Of course all the to be expected precious and non precious metals and stones are there, now add plastics, textiles, papers, glass, all the clays, resins and found objects.

Continue with every possible technique you can think of, and then some, with design concepts that for the most part are also extremely wearable ( and yes there are some that leave you with a what the?? feeling )and you have a great book. Make no mistake here, this is contemporary jewellery, don't look here for the traditional or you will be disappointed.

Everypage is a highlight, with Jacqueline Ryans Untitled ( pg 14) gold and enamel pod looking so real it was stunning, Jin a Jung's - A dot of Illusion was incredible, visual illusion of geometric patterns done so well and Karen McCreary's Geode Pendant in Acrylic, gold leaf and silver were both elegant and fluid with stunning colours. These may have stood out for me personally, and I am sure everyone who views this will have favourites too.

Whilst there were some well known artists showcased it was great to see so many new names and better still I had not seen over 95% of the photos before.

I have been left in awe of the designers who have created pieces that challenge your thinking, delight with their interpretations, playful and serious and leave you knowing you have just witnessed Pure Magic. Well done to both Lark and the exceptional job the jurors Mike Holmes and Elizabeth Shypertt have done. This is a book that will be my night time reading for many days ahead.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a beautiful book, October 30, 2008

By	Kristin (West Coast) - See all my reviews

This was one of my Amazon recommendations, so on a whim, I bought it. I was not disappointed. Make no mistake - this is not a "how-to" book; it is exactly what the title indicates - a collection of great images of 500 beautiful pendants and lockets. Full of inspiration for jewelry designers of all skill levels.
I like this book so much that I may order a few others in the series - yes, there are more!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another wonderful Lark presentation, September 16, 2008

By	P. Lafaye "silverp" (Safety Harbor, Fla.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a wonderfully varied and representational compendium of jewelry pieces from a wide variety of artists. I was inspired, impressed, amused and amazed by various pendant/lockets. The editors do a marvelous job of gathering work from the traditional to the far-out without going round the bend or boring this reader.