Jewelry Talks
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Jewelry Talks
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Author : Richard Klein
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2012-02-15
Jewelry Talks written by Richard Klein and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-15 with Fiction categories.
Campy, bitchy, outrageous, and quite a bit more than over the top, Abby Zinzo describes himself as “a cross between Auntie Mame and Louis the Sun King.” Abby has lived a life dedicated to pleasure, and nothing has given him more pleasure than owning, wearing, or merely contemplating the lustrous objects with which women and men have always adorned themselves. In this sexy, funny book that is part novel and part thesis on jewelry, Abby sits down to record everything he has learned over a lifetime, planning to leave this story along with his collection of valuable stones to his beloved niece, Zeem. He recounts the history of famous gems–like the fabulous Koh-i-Noor and the brilliant blue Hope diamond–and regales us with naughty tales of the women who made the beautiful jewelry their own, including Coco Chanel, the Duchess of Windsor, and Elizabeth Taylor. He also narrates his own sensational life, from Harvard undergraduate to dancer in a notorious Paris drag cabaret to his twilight as a man for whom gender is just another glittering ornament. Sharp, fascinating, and sparkling with its own inner fire, Jewelry Talks is precious gem in and of itself.
A Talk In Jewels Microform
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Author : James Ryrie
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1901
A Talk In Jewels Microform written by James Ryrie and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1901 with Diamonds categories.
If These Jewels Could Talk
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Author : Beth Bernstein
language : en
Publisher: Antique Collector's Club
Release Date : 2015-10
If These Jewels Could Talk written by Beth Bernstein and has been published by Antique Collector's Club this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Throughout the 20th century, jewellery revealed the behind-the-scenes stories and the plot twists and turns in the real lives of celebrities that will always be larger than life. Some of the world's most fabulous jewels not only illustrated power and status in society but these magical gems held tremendous sentimental value as they were linked to the most significant moments and memories of Hollywood royalty, international aristocracy and international icons of style. If These Jewels Could Talk offers a glimpse into the jewellery boxes of these celebrities - the personal tastes, heartfelt anecdotes and the true tales of the women who wore and collected the pieces. During the early- to mid-20th century, a majority of screen actresses requested to wear their own favourite pieces in films. This offered a peek into some the great jewellers of the time who were designing for women who could choose anything. Actresses such as Merle Oberon, Paulette Goddard, Joan Crawford, Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor as well as icons such as Jackie Kennedy and The Duchess of Windsor created signature styles for which they became known and which influenced generations of women, becoming part of our collective consciousness. The 20s through the 50s were a time when the renowned jewellery houses were also celebrities in their own right. They mixed with the socialites and royalty they bejewelled. In films, jewellery clearly developed and defined a character's personality - as it did in real life - whether it be a rags-to-riches story or those that figured into the plot: for example, a Cartier bracelet in Alfred Hitchcock's Lifeboat, or a Harry Winston necklace in Notorious. Whether on or off screen, worn by the famed and the legendary, and designed by the most revered houses of the day, all of these jewels take us on a narrative journey that provide fascinating insight into the intriguing worlds of early Hollywood and nobility from the 1920s through today.
If Jewels Could Talk
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Author : Carol Woolton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-10-26
If Jewels Could Talk written by Carol Woolton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-26 with categories.
A treasure trove of forgotten stories about jewels throughout history by internationally renowned jewellery expert, Carol Woolton. If Jewels Could Talk: Links Through Time delves into the history, cultural significance and eclectic trivia of jewellery. As a jewellery historian, jewellery editor at British Vogue and now podcast host, Carol Woolton is uniquely qualified to take us on a whistlestop tour through history via seven items of jewellery: hoops, rings, beads, charms, brooches, cuffs and head ornaments. Weaving in examples from cultures around the world, Carol will uncover fascinating stories about Viking silver torques, Imperial jade in China, sixteenth-century Posy rings, organic gems, snake motifs, Roman cameo carving, Hindu wedding jewellery, Etruscan gold, Ancient Greek coins, piercings, Wedding pigs in China, tiaras and anklets - to name but a few. A beautiful and illuminating gift for any jewellery lover, If Jewels Could Talk shines a light on all that glitters and more.
Extravagances
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Author : Cristina Giorcelli
language : en
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Release Date : 2015-12-01
Extravagances written by Cristina Giorcelli and has been published by U of Minnesota Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-01 with Design categories.
This final volume in the four-volume series Habits of Being shows how the dialectic between everyday appearance and outrageous acts is mediated through clothing and accessories. It considers how clothing and accessories can move quickly from the ordinary to the extravagant. Employing many different approaches, these essays explore how wearing an object—a crown, a flower, an earring, a corsage, a veil, even a length of material—can stray beyond the bounds of the body on which it is placed into the discrepant territory of flagrantly excessive public signs of love, status, honor, prestige, power, desire, and display. The varied contributions of scholars (historians, ethnographers, literary and film critics) and artists (photographers, sculptors, writers, weavers, and embroiderers) take up the threads of these forays into history, psyche, and aesthetics in surprising and useful ways. With examples from around the world, contributors address how the simple action of ornamenting the body, even with something as common as a button, are open to elaborate interpretations—which themselves offer new understandings of human behavior and artistic endeavor. When our “habits of being” receive close scrutiny, they seem anything but habitual. Contributors: Mariapia Bobbiobi; Camilla Cattarulla, U of Rome Three; Paola Colaiacomo, Sapienza, U of Rome; Maria Damon, Pratt Institute of Art; Joanne B. Eicher, U of Minnesota; Maria Giulia Fabi, U of Ferrara; Margherita di Fazio; Adeena Karasick, Fordham U; Tarrah Krajnak, Pitzer College; Charlotte Nekola, William Paterson U; Victoria R. Pass, Maryland Institute College of Art; Amanda Salvioni, U of Macerata; Maria Anita Stefanelli, U of Rome Three.
Object Talks For Special Occasions
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Author : Verna Kokmeyer
language : en
Publisher: Standard Publishing
Release Date : 2001-04
Object Talks For Special Occasions written by Verna Kokmeyer and has been published by Standard Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-04 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
These 44 short talks cover the seasons, all major holidays, and subjects including baptism, Bible study, and evangelism. These resources are ideal for quick lessons or attention-getting visuals to supplement existing lesson materials. Just use items from your kitchen, craft basket, or tool chest to create lessons that fascinate children, illustrate a biblical truth, and deliver memorable messages your kids will love.
The Jewelers Circular
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1929
The Jewelers Circular written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1929 with Clocks and watches categories.
Smart Videoconferencing
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Author : Janelle Barlow
language : en
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Release Date : 2002-09-09
Smart Videoconferencing written by Janelle Barlow and has been published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-09-09 with Business & Economics categories.
In recent years, videoconferencing technology has improved significantly as equipment prices have dropped. Smart Videoconferencing demonstrates how to integrate this technology into business communications. The authors address the most basic concerns of users: how to handle the equipment, how to reduce distractions, how to avoid mistakes, and how to look and sound your best on camera and get the most out of virtual meetings.
Looking At Jewelry
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Author : Susanne Gänsicke
language : en
Publisher: Getty Publications
Release Date : 2019-06-25
Looking At Jewelry written by Susanne Gänsicke and has been published by Getty Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-25 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
What is a cabochon? What are the various types of gilding? What is vermeil? This accessible book—the first of its kind—offers concise explanations of key jewelry terms. The fascination with personal adornment is universal. It is a preoccupation that is primal, instinctive, and uniquely human. Jewelry encompasses a seemingly endless number of ornaments produced across time and in all cultures. The range of materials and techniques used in its construction is extraordinary, even revolutionary, with new substances and methods of fabrication added with every generation. In any given society, master artisans have devoted their time, energy, and talent to the fine art of jewelry making, creating some of the most spectacular objects known to humankind. This volume, geared toward jewelry makers, scholars, scientists, students, and fashionistas alike, begins with a lively introduction that offers a cultural history of jewelry and its production. The main text provides information on the most common, iconic, and culturally significant forms of jewelry and also covers materials, techniques, and manufacturing processes. Containing more than eighty color illustrations, this guide will be invaluable to all those wishing to increase their understanding and enjoyment of the art of jewelry.
Understanding Jewellery
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Author : David Bennett
language : en
Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Dist
Release Date : 2003
Understanding Jewellery written by David Bennett and has been published by Antique Collectors Club Dist this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Written in straightforward, non-technical English, and illustrated with hundreds of colour drawings, this book brings together in one volume identification, dating and valuation of jewellery.