John Donald, a British jeweller, designer and goldsmith, is regarded as one of the most innovative of the twentieth century. In over half a century he has been recognised as a pioneering and radical designer and craftsman with his work capturing the late twentieth century ideals of glamour and modernity. Part of a select group that revolutionised jewellery design in the 1960s and '70s, John went on to establish a successful business in London and Geneva as well as an international reputation. He is respected by art critics and his work attracted the patronage of HRH The late Princess Margaret, Countess ofSnowdon and Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.
His work is seen in the collections of the V&A Museum, the Schmuckmuseum in Pforzheim, The Royal Museum in Edinburgh and The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. His pieces are owned by various Royal Families as well as headsof industry and those fascinated by design.
By:
John Donald,
Russell Cassleton Elliot
Imprint: McNidder & Grace
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 245mm,
Width: 220mm,
Spine: 28mm
Weight: 1.619kg
ISBN: 9780857161284
ISBN 10: 0857161288
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 01 December 2023
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified
ContentsPage 5 DedicationPage 7 PrefaceIntroduction to John DonaldRussell Cassleton ElliottPage 11 ForewordRosemary Ransome WallisArt Director and Curator,The Collections of the WorshipfulCompany of Goldsmiths, LondonPage 12 Introduction to John Donald's workJoanna Hardy, Independent Fine Jewellery SpecialistPage 15 Early beginnings1928 - 1958Page 35 Creating inspiration1958 - 1968Page 103 Cheapside, successes and recessions1968 - 2005Page 263 Once a designer, always a designer2005 - 2015Page 297 Final thoughtsPage 297 Acknowledgements & With thanksPage 298 Sources and picture creditsPage 302 Memorable dates
John Donald, British jeweller, designer and goldsmith, part of a select group who revolutionised jewellery design in the early 1960s, went on to establish a successful business in London and Geneva and an international reputation. In over 50 years he has been recognised as a pioneering and radical designer and craftsman with his work capturing the late twentieth century ideals of glamour and modernity. He has been feted as an idealist, a pioneering designer, and as a craftsman. His work is seen in the V&A Museum, the Schmuckmuseum in Pforzheim, the Royal Museum in Edinburgh and The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths.
Reviews for Precious Statements: John Donald: Designer & Jeweller
'John Donald's work is a wonderful example of innovation, freedom of thought and expression. It is a time capsule representing an era spanning five decades since the 1960s that British jewellery will never witness again.' Joanna Hardy, Independent Fine Jewellery Specialist; 'The combination of John Donald's creative vision with exquisite craftsmanship has been recognised not only by the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, his principal patron of Modern Jewellery, but also by his many private clients.' Rosemary Ransome Wallis, Art Director and Curator, The Collections of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, London
