Designing Jewels - by Florian Knothe & Mathilde Berger-Rondouin (Paperback)

Name: Designing Jewels - by Florian Knothe & Mathilde Berger-Rondouin (Paperback)
SKU: 1006060926
Price: 20.00 USD
Availability: PreOrder

$20.00

Pre-order

Eligible for registries and wish lists

About this item

Highlights

The unseen art of fine jewelry--exploring the drawings that brought France's most exquisite designs to life.
About the Author: Florian Knothe is the director and curator of the University Museum and Art Gallery at the University of Hong Kong.
64 Pages
Art, Jewelry

Description

Book Synopsis

The unseen art of fine jewelry--exploring the drawings that brought France's most exquisite designs to life.

For two centuries, France has shaped the art of jewelry design, blending technical precision with artistic brilliance. Designing Jewels uncovers this rich tradition, and portrays how ideas evolved from initial sketches to intricate paintings and dazzling works of wearable art.

Drawing from the VCA Patrimony department in Paris and private collections in Hong Kong, this volume showcases a stunning array of design drawings--both a testament to creative vision and an essential tool in the craftsmanship process. With thought-provoking essays and carefully curated objects, Designing Jewels takes us through the evolution of French jewelry styles, the role of artistic collaboration, and the enduring influence of these exquisite designs.

An incredible resource for jewelry historians, designers, and admirers of haute jewelry, this book celebrates the artistry behind France's most sought-after jewels, where every great creation begins with a single line on paper.

About the Author

Florian Knothe is the director and curator of the University Museum and Art Gallery at the University of Hong Kong. Mathilde Berger-Rondouin is an art historian specializing in European Decorative Arts and lecturer at L'ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts.

Dimensions (Overall): 10.63 Inches (H) x 8.25 Inches (W)

Weight: 1.0 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 64

Genre: Art

Sub-Genre: Jewelry

Publisher: Hku Museum and Art Gallery

Format: Paperback

Author: Florian Knothe & Mathilde Berger-Rondouin

Language: English

Street Date: January 19, 2026

TCIN: 1006060926

UPC: 9789887470908

Item Number (DPCI): 247-33-2131

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

If the item details aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1 inches length x 8.25 inches width x 10.63 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds

We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.

This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO