Simply Brilliant

Artist-Jewelers of the 1960s and 1970s

Cynthia Amneus, Ruth Peltason, Rosemary Ransome Wallis , Amanda Triossi

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D Giles Ltd
01 December 2020

Precious metal & precious stones: artworks & design; Fashion & textiles: design; Antiques & collectables: jewellery

A stunning new volume which presents 120 pieces by 50 leading jewellery designers from the 1960s and '70s, including works by John Donald, Arthur King, Andrew Grima and Gilbert Albert.

Simply Brilliant presents 120 pieces by 50 leading makers of jewellery in the 1960s and '70s, drawn from the Klosterman collection in Cincinnati. Most, if not all, of the individual makers of this era thought of themselves as artists first, jewellers second, and this magnificent new volume is full of stunning one of a kind pieces which reflect the inventive, ground-breaking attitudes of the era.

The book explores the 1961 Goldsmiths Hall exhibition in London and its influence on contemporary jewellery designers such as John Donald, Arthur King, Andrew Grima and Gilbert Albert. The 1961 exhibition brought a new direction in jewellery design to the fore, influencing others - including the major jewellery houses such as Cartier, Bulgari, Chopard and Van Cleef and Arpels - paving the way for an international movement in fashion and design. These jewellery designers created unique pieces, often for individual clients, using non-traditional materials and unusual forms.

AUTHOR: Cynthia Amneus is chief curator and curator of Fashion Arts and Textiles at Cincinnati Art Museum.

207 colour illustrations

Contributions by: Ruth Peltason, Rosemary Ransome Wallis, Amanda Triossi
Edited by: Cynthia Amneus
Imprint: D Giles Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 265mm, Width: 240mm,
ISBN: 9781911282525
ISBN 10: 1911282522
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 December 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Cynthia Amnéus is chief curator and curator of Fashion Arts and Textiles at Cincinnati Art Museum. Rosemary Ransome Wallis is the former Art director and curator, The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, London. Cornelie Holzach is the director of Schmuckmuseum, Pforzheim, Germany. Amanda Triossi is an independent scholar. Ruth Peltason is an independent scholar. Cameron Silver is the Fashion Director of the Halston brand. H by Halston launched on QVC in September 2015, with Silver as its on-air pitchman.

Reviews for Simply Brilliant: Artist-Jewelers of the 1960s and 1970s

A celebration of around 200 one-of-a-kind pieces of jewellery from the collection of Kimberly Klosterman. Beautifully illustrated. --The Jeweller, National Association of Jewellers An interview with Kimberly Klosterman -- puts a final personal touch behind the collection --Antiques and the Arts Weekly