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On Nov. 19, 1991, Cartier introduced a new jewelry collection called 'The Spirit of India,' embracing the mood of a style with roots in that Eastern subcontinent. This wasn't a [...]

The article offers information on the metal works of artist Ōsumi Yukie. Topics discussed include various contributions of Ōsumi Yukie to the Japanese traditional art crafts exhibition (Nihon Dentō Kōgei Ten); various silver wares crafted artistically by Ōsumi Yukie; and works of other artists such as Nakagawa Mamoru and Hannya Tamotsu.

The article highlights the career of artists and art jewelry collectors Zachery Lechtenberg and Aurelie Guillaume. Topics mentioned include the main goal of Lechtenberg to expand the connoisseurship for contemporary jewelry, painter and toy designer KAWS as one of Lechtenberg's major influences, and how the sea served as an influence and source of inspiration to Guillaume.

The article focuses on works of artist Timothy Veske-McMahon. Topic discussed include his views on mirror and conflict with reflection of a mirror, inspiration from Estonian jewelries by jewelry artist Tanel Veenre, use of materials such as aluminum for his work "Sloom," and photographs of his works such as "Teem IX," "Teem XI," "Sloom I," "Sloom II," "Teem XII," "Borne III," "Helve IV," "Helve IX," "Borne X" and "Borne VI."

The article examines the American potter and artist Beatrice Wood. Particular focus is given to her collections of jewelry and to the role that jewelry played in her life. Additional topics discussed include her associations with the Dada art movement, her work creating ceramic beaded necklaces and insights on her artistic techniques and legacy.

The article examines the life and work of the contemporary artist Jennifer Trask. Particular focus is given to her work in metalsmithing and jewelry design. Additional topics discussed include her childhood growing up on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, her MFA (Master of Fine Arts) in metalsmithing from SUNY (State University of New York) and her use of non-traditional materials including bones, antlers and appropriated art.

The article features Dutch jeweler, Rian de Jong and her unique use of materials to create jewelry. De Jong studied jewelry making with Marion Herbst at Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam. She travels a lot in her boat and prefers to use materials like metal, wood, and whatever she can find in her travels. She became Artist-in-Residency in Vienna which gave rise to her series of exhibits titled "Wanderings" which richly illustrate the depth of her career. She continues to hold solo and group shows and lead many workshops and seminars around the world.

The article describes the fantastical jewelry design concept of jeweler Alexander Calder. A brief background is given on how he started his profession in jewelry making. His jewelry work manifests strong affinities with the metalwork of ancient, native and tribal cultures. The jeweler has subscribed to the Bauhaus philosophy of integration between the fine and decorative arts.

The article features the metal work designs of designer couple Svetozar and Ruth Radakovich. Svetozar created more work while Ruth plays the business manager. Svetozar attended the Academy of Art in Belgrade while Ruth Clark attended Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York. Both designers focus on making sculptural jewelry, stressing on traits specific to adornment like the viewers' angle of vision, frontal perspective for pins and pendants, scale and balance, among others.

The article focuses on the works of jeweler Vera Siemund. Siemund is a young German who apprenticed in goldsmithing at the Staatliche Zeichenakademie in Hanau, Germany before studying at Burg Giebichenstein in Halle, from which she graduated in 2001. The art of Siemund exemplifies cultural historian Wendy Steiner's humanistic definition of beauty as not a thing but a relationship in which value is revealed. Classical references are seen in in the use of amphora by Siemund.

Presents an overview of enameling in the U.S. Historic techniques of enameling; Contributions of William Matthewson Milliken and Kenneth F. Bates to Cleveland's leadership in enameling; Information on the works of several artists who used enamel as their medium.

This article focuses on modernist jewellers in San Diego, California from 1940 to 1970. During this period, the state possessed a viable art community. Arts and metalwork was almost nonexistent, except for J. Jessop and Sons, Jewelers. During the World War II, the state attracted young artists who developed the arts community. The Allied Craftsmen of San Diego was later established. Its members include eminent jeweler Harry Bertoia.

Discusses the influence of various metalsmiths and jewelers on the people in Los Angeles, California from 1940 to 1970. Inspiration of artisan Angela Petesch for making jewelry; Students of ceramist Glen Lukens at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles; Influence of sculptor Claire Falkenstein on jeweler Irena Brynner.

Features object jewelry maker Keith Lo Bue and his works of art. Description of Lo Bue's jewelry; Achievements of Lo Bue; Approach of Bue to jewelry making.

Features Norwegian jeweler Tone Vigeland and her jewelry. Element that completes the design of the jewelry; Personal and career background; Information on the jewelry exhibitions of Vigeland; Reasons for switching to silver as the metal of choice in 1986; Description of the jewelry of Vigeland.

The article offers a profile of American jewelry collector Donna Schneier. Information is provided on Schneier's collection of jewelry made of nonprecious materials such as rubber, wood, and plastic, Scheier's collection of jewelry from Swiss designer and jeweler Otto Künzli is discussed, and a preview is provided of a spring 214 exhibition of jewelry collected by Schneier in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The article presents a profile of American enamel artist and jeweler Joe Pillari. Information is provided on Pillari's use of advertisements and film stills in his enamel art and jewelry, his use of photograph editing software and optical scanners to create his art is examined, and the post-humanist philosophical underpinnings of Pillari's art are explored.

The article reviews the art exhibition "Beyond Bling: The Artist as Jeweler," which featured works by various artists including Alexis Smith, Jessica Joslin and Dina Brodsky, held at the Claire Oliver Gallery in New York City, from November 29, 2012 through January 12, 2013.

The author evaluates collections by the jewelry brand GAS Bijoux and recalls the brand's history.

The article reviews the exhibition "Millennial Metal: The Art of Precious Metal Clay," held at the Brookfield Craft Center of the Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery in Brookfield, Connecticut from August 26 to October 21, 2001.

The article examines the life and work of the American artist and metalsmith Robert Ebendorf. Particular focus is given to his receipt of a SNAG (Society of North American Goldsmiths) Lifetime Achievement Award. Additional topics discussed include his participation in an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, his work at East Carolina University, and his contributions to American metalsmithing.

The article reviews the exhibition "Schmuck 2006: International Contemporary Jewelry," held at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City from May 18 to September 10, 2006.

Reviews the exhibition "Corporal Identity: Body Language" at the Museum of Arts & Design in New York from November 14, 2003 to June 4, 2004.

Reviews the art exhibition "Rita Grosse-Ruyken: Durchflutung (Rays of Light)," at the Goethe-Institut in New York City from January 14-28, 2004.

Reviews the jewelry exhibition "Ice" at the Sienna@heller in New York City from December 6-28, 2003.

This article reviews the exhibition "Silver Speaks: Traditional Jewelry From the Middle East" at the Bead Museum in Washington, D. C., October 27, 2002 to September 21, 2003.

Reviews the metal-work exhibition "Mono-A-RT" at the Bulthaup showroom in New York City, from May 19 through May 25, 2001.

Reviews two art exhibitions featuring works by James Metcalf on view from February 15 through March 30, 2001 in New York. "Copper, Stone and Fire: James Metcalf, Ana Pellicer, and the Artisans of Santa Clara Del Cobre," at the Spanish Institute; "James Metcalf: Autocad Sculpture," at Janos Gat Gallery.