Jewelrymaking Through History demonstrates how jewelry represents the cultural, geographical, political, and social histories of the people who create it.
Rayner W. Hesse, Jr. is an Episcopal priest serving a parish in New Rochelle, NY, and the coauthor of Cooking with the Movies: Meals on Reels.
Hesse has written a delightful work that is both interesting and
inviting. The introduction indicates that the book is set up as a
reader's and researcher's glossary, a kind of A-Z reference book,
with short entries about the craft of jewelrymaking. This
encyclopedia is well laid out, easy to use, and full of helpful
features. The alphabetical entries each offer a general history of
the jewelry piece or type; a Did you know? section that highlights
some aspect of the history of jewelry making or trivia about
jewelry in general; at least one black-and-white image; and notes.
Features include a list of entries, abbreviations, and a time line.
The entries represent 63 categories, and provide information on
precious metals, gemstones, body adornment, jewelry-making
materials, and miscellaneous topics. This book will be valuable for
library collections and for personal enjoyment, for an audience
ranging from researchers to general readers. Recommended. All
levels.
*Choice*
This wonderful, well-researched book is an excellent resource for
anyone who wishes to learn everything and anything about jewelry
from its beginnings through the present time. It is well organized,
easy to use and interesting reading if you wish to sit down and
read it through, but it is also a handy reference tool for times
when you need to know that one special thing. I know that I will
use it over and over again for just that.
*Modern Silver Magazine*
With its informative tone and abundant detail, this book will be a
welcome addition to ready-reference collections, and its modest
price will make the purchase of a second copy for the cirulating
collection--especially where there are patrons with an interest in
antiques or jewelry or both--an affordable option.
*Booklist*
By focusing on a single type of artistic expression, this brief
guide helps students relate a basic practice in their own culture
to the complexity of human history.
*Lawrence Looks at Books*
This entertaining and accessible encyclopedia - two years of
research condensed into 200 pages - provides a concise introduction
to the subject. This book is a treasure of useful and unconsidered
information. Easy to use and attractively arranged, Jewelrymaking
through History would make a popular resource for school libraries
or amateur jewellery designers.
*Reference Reviews*
Sixty three entries of words, terms, and items are in alphabetical
order with interesting quotes and information attached. Each has a
section called Did You Know which offers information about jewelry
crafting and/or trivia. It makes for fascinating reading.
*National Association of Jewelry Appraisers*
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