500 Necklaces: Contemporary Interpretations of a Timeless Form (500 Series) (Paperback)

by Lark Books (Author)

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More artists make necklaces than any other form of jewelry—and these pieces are among the most exquisite ever created. Selected from over 5,000 entries, they range from unique chokers to artful collars. Some showcase precious metals and gems, while others use more unusual materials, including plastic, wood, paper, and glass. They’re forged, cast, and woven, and have surface embellishments that run the gamut from inlay to enameling. And the variety is simply astonishing: Classic bejeweled chains appear next to avant-garde felted wool constructions. Some of the eye-catching, full-color images feature enlightening quotes from the creators themselves. Jewelers, students, collectors, and anyone who loves beautiful objects will treasure this extensive collection—the largest of its kind.

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Product Details Paperback: 420 pages Publisher: Lark Books (October 28, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 1579907016 ISBN-13: 978-1579907013 Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 8 x 1.3 inches Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #28,131 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #46 in  Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Jewelry

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 39 of 44 people found the following review helpful: 2.0 out of 5 stars Not the best in the series , January 6, 2007 By  R. Eberhard "Eclectic Studio" (Australia) - See all my reviews As an avid collector of jewellery books, jewellery designer, maufacturer and teacher, I was waiting with baited breath for this to arrive. I am unfortunately disappointed with it. ( Having loved brooches, rings and Polymer ). This book heavily focused on Sterling Silver, ( where was Precious Metal Clay - not one example - appalling!, I hope this was not bias by the esteemed juror??). Not enough examples of mixed media and many of the photos contained in other publications. Some were truly beautiful and inspirational, whilst others were an insult, they should be in a 500 garments, they were shawls!(Carol Fishers Canvas), or Christoph Freier's wonderful granite bolders with two gold bolders, placed as a necklace on lawn were fabulous but they were sculpture. Taking the title "Interpretation" to the extreme you see 20kg rocks on grass, yes they are a representation of a necklace but it does not belong in this book, I am looking for jewellery. In fact, I was sorely disappointed as at least 50% of the items were so over the top or shaped so that they could not ever be worn. Perhaps they should have made this book two - 500 Wearable and 500 Non Wearable! I wait for 500 Earrings with concern now. I just hope Lark can bring back the original high standard of this series, together with a wider diversity of media and certainly not leaving out important media such as Precious Metal Clay. Paper, wood and glass-lampwork, felt, were either non existent or poorly represented. Borrow from the Library, save your pennies and purchase the spectacular Art Jewelry Today by Dona Meilach. 10 of 11 people found the following review helpful: 1.0 out of 5 stars Another Book Printed in China with Poor Editorial copy and Bad Photography, November 22, 2007 By  Robert "Manheim" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews As a jewelry professor at a majoy university, I used to recommend these books to my students along with Tim McCreights books. However, unlike McCreight, Lark Books outsourced all the work to China for printing and never review the editorial material before they publish it. The result? A group of objects by jewelers that are poorly shot, badly laid out and really don't aid the jeweler OR the jewelry collector in knowing anything about the current happenings in the world of jewelry design. 12 of 14 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars amazing necklaces, December 19, 2006 By  Toni Miller "beadhippo" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    The work in this book, as with the others in the series of books from Lark, is truly amazing. Forget your preconceptions of the necklace. This is art, some of which is wearable and some isn't. The pieces are beautiful and a testament to the creativity of jewelry artists around the world. I am in awe of the other artists.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for inspiration I love this whole series of books. It's a great source for inspiration, ideas, and new techniques to add to your list of what to learn. Read more Published 3 months ago by bfangela 2.0 out of 5 stars Not so much. Wish I'd been able to flip through this before buying. This series by Lark is generally pretty wonderful, but in this case, I was underwhelmed. Read more Published 7 months ago by Rebecca Barrett 5.0 out of 5 stars 500 NECKLACES; 500 BROACHES; 500 EARRINGS This entire series of "500..." by Lark Books is wonderful. Beautifully photographed examples of the limitless ideas and materials used by these jewelry artists. Published 14 months ago by J. Beman 5.0 out of 5 stars 500 Necklaces I first took this book out of the library, but after having it at home for a few days I knew I would have to own it! Read more Published 16 months ago by Dee Durkee 2.0 out of 5 stars 500 necklaces I LOVED "500 Earrings" & had high expectations for "500 Necklaces" so imagine my disappointment to receive a book full of 'art jewellery project work'. Read more Published 18 months ago by soliloquy 3.0 out of 5 stars Could Have Been Great, But Falls Short With way more than 500 amazing necklaces out there in the world that could have been in this book, it's frustrating to have some of the pages dedicated to what would better be... Read more Published 19 months ago by Cynthianna 4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Selection Of Ideas And Applications I bought this book to help me think about my own designs for jewelry and products. The wide variety of shapes, materials and techniques is exactly what I wanted to see... Read more Published 22 months ago by Colin Keizer 5.0 out of 5 stars Not traditional This was a gift for my daughter - a jewelry major. This is NOT for those who are making "beaded jewelry". Read more Published on January 15, 2007 by Lily 5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Brilliant Absolutely brilliant. There's nothing more to say. The above comment is ridiculous and probably was written by someone who was planning on using the 'ideas' in the book to copy... Read more Published on November 22, 2006 by Kristen L. Acesta 1.0 out of 5 stars 500 Necklaces This book was ridiculous!!!! Most of the necklaces in this book no one would ever wear. If I could give this 0 stars I would. Read more Published on November 14, 2006 by Brenda L. Whitner Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 420 pages
• Publisher: Lark Books (October 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579907016
• ISBN-13: 978-1579907013
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #28,131 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not the best in the series , January 6, 2007

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

As an avid collector of jewellery books, jewellery designer, maufacturer and teacher, I was waiting with baited breath for this to arrive. I am unfortunately disappointed with it. ( Having loved brooches, rings and Polymer ). This book heavily focused on Sterling Silver, ( where was Precious Metal Clay - not one example - appalling!, I hope this was not bias by the esteemed juror??). Not enough examples of mixed media and many of the photos contained in other publications. Some were truly beautiful and inspirational, whilst others were an insult, they should be in a 500 garments, they were shawls!(Carol Fishers Canvas), or Christoph Freier's wonderful granite bolders with two gold bolders, placed as a necklace on lawn were fabulous but they were sculpture. Taking the title "Interpretation" to the extreme you see 20kg rocks on grass, yes they are a representation of a necklace but it does not belong in this book, I am looking for jewellery. In fact, I was sorely disappointed as at least 50% of the items were so over the top or shaped so that they could not ever be worn. Perhaps they should have made this book two - 500 Wearable and 500 Non Wearable! I wait for 500 Earrings with concern now. I just hope Lark can bring back the original high standard of this series, together with a wider diversity of media and certainly not leaving out important media such as Precious Metal Clay. Paper, wood and glass-lampwork, felt, were either non existent or poorly represented. Borrow from the Library, save your pennies and purchase the spectacular Art Jewelry Today by Dona Meilach.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Another Book Printed in China with Poor Editorial copy and Bad Photography, November 22, 2007

By	Robert "Manheim" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

As a jewelry professor at a majoy university, I used to recommend these books to my students along with Tim McCreights books. However, unlike McCreight, Lark Books outsourced all the work to China for printing and never review the editorial material before they publish it. The result? A group of objects by jewelers that are poorly shot, badly laid out and really don't aid the jeweler OR the jewelry collector in knowing anything about the current happenings in the world of jewelry design.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing necklaces, December 19, 2006

By	Toni Miller "beadhippo" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The work in this book, as with the others in the series of books from Lark, is truly amazing. Forget your preconceptions of the necklace. This is art, some of which is wearable and some isn't. The pieces are beautiful and a testament to the creativity of jewelry artists around the world. I am in awe of the other artists.