Available Formats
Rings
By (Author) Rachel Church
V & A Publishing
V & A Publishing
1st June 2014
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Fashion and textile design
739.278209
124
Width 188mm, Height 207mm, Spine 11mm
440g
Rings are perhaps the most common and yet the most evocative pieces of jewellery. Worn as a sign of love or as a fashion accessory, to mark weddings, remember the dead, or show religious faith, rings hold a multitude of meanings. From simple medieval hoops worn to ward off disease, to the glamorous 'rocks' worn by Hollywood starlets, to the stunning works of art created by contemporary artist jewellers, this book offers readers a beautifully illustrated introduction to rings.
Rachel Church is a Curator in the department of Sculpture, Metalwork, Ceramics and Glass at the V&A.