500 Necklaces: Contemporary Interpretations of a Timeless Form

500 Series

by Marthe Le Van (Editor), Lark Books, Marjorie K. Schick (Juror)

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.

Genres: Jewellery, Nonfiction, Art, Jewellery Making

420 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2006

Reviews

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is kind of part of a series by Lark (500 ________). These books have served me and many people I know as a source of Inspiration. They show one of a kind, hand made pieces by artists from all over the world. Some of the pieces also have descriptions from the artist about what inspired the piece or the ideas behind it. In a classroom, students could look at these books for ideas and see where other artists take their ideas from.

[Mario Hiter · Rating 4 out of 5]

500 Necklaces is a great resource for students for artistic projects to get ideas from related to making necklaces. The book contains artists statements and color photographs for every artwork. It also contains projects created not using traditional metal, but alternative materials as well. This book would make a great resource for students to get ideas from.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not one of my favorites in the Lark Books 500 series. Provides a good look at conemporary jewelry, but not really a thought provoking look at where the field is heading

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!