Earrings From Antiquity to the Present
Earrings From Antiquity to the Present by Daniela Mascetti, published by Thames & Hudson in 1999, offers a comprehensive exploration of the history of earrings from prehistory to modern times. This New Ed edition spans 224 pages and is presented in English. The book details how the fashion of wearing precious earrings evolved across the Mediterranean, tracing influences from Ancient Egypt through the Classical Greek and Roman periods to Byzantium, and highlights the advancements in earring design that emerged from the 18th century onward.
Readers will find a rich presentation of various styles and periods, showcasing extraordinary revivals of Classical and Roman motifs alongside the bold lines of art deco and contemporary designs. The book features contributions from renowned designers and international jewellery houses, including Boucheron, Cartier, and Van Cleef and Arpels. A substantial portion of the book is dedicated to illustrations that capture the diverse aesthetics of earrings, ranging from Rococo flowers to Neoclassical discs, providing a visual journey through the evolution of this enduring accessory.
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A presentation of the history of earrings from prehistory to modern times. The first part of the book relates how the fashion of wearing precious earrings spread through the Mediterranean region from Ancient Egypt to Mycenae, to the Classical Greek, Roman and Hellenistic worlds, to Byzantium. From the 18th century, when the techniques of cutting coloured gemstones and diamonds were perfected, the design of earrings evolved towards its most stylish and glamorous. Extraordinary revivals of Classical and Roman motifs are shown here, the bold lines of art deco, and modern designs, created by the leading European and American designers. The great names among the designers and international jewellery houses are all represented, among them Boucheron, Cartier, Mellerio, Van Cleef and Arpels, Verdura, Andrew Grima, Bulgari, Marina B., David Webb, Harry Winston and Graff. A substantial part of the book comprises illustrations, covering every period and style from Rococo flowers to chaste Neoclassical discs.
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