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Jewelry for Gentlemen

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Jewelry for Gentlemen explores the rich history and evolving styles of men's jewellery, revealing the stories behind each piece. Author James Sherwood, a connoisseur of men's style, delves into the world of iconic jewellers like Tiffany & Co., Cartier, and Boucheron, alongside contemporary artisans. The book showcases hundreds of photographs and vivid narratives, tracing the relationship between men, jewellery, and craftsmanship from historical patrons to modern-day fashion.
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This book is ideal for anyone interested in men's fashion, jewellery enthusiasts, designers, and those seeking sartorial inspiration with a cultural and historical perspective.

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The first book of its kind: a dazzling overview of the overlooked art of male jewelry, an increasingly popular requisite of the welldressed contemporary man.

The first book of its kind: a dazzling overview of the overlooked art of male jewelry, an increasingly popular requisite of the well-dressed man

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Jewelry for Gentlemen explores the long and fascinating history of men's jewellery, highlighting storied houses, famous patrons, and a diverse range of modern designers. Behind each tiny piece often lies a complex narrative of patronage, personality, and craftsmanship. This is the first publication dedicated solely to a neglected subject.

Drawing on his expertise in men's style and insider knowledge of the jewellery industry, men's style aficionado James Sherwood tells the story of men's relationship with jewellery and presents the contemporary artisans who keep the art alive. Through thematic chapters, works by key jewellers are profiled and richly illustrated, including pieces by Tiffany & Co., David Yurman, Cartier, Boucheron, and Ara Vartanian. Hundreds of exquisite photographs, many specially commissioned, of rings, cufflinks, studs, pins, slides, bracelets, chains, and pendants chart changing fashions and evolving attitudes to men's jewellery over the centuries.

Pieces by great craftsmen and -women and the patrons who commissioned them, from the Maharaja of Kashmir to David Bowie, are brought to life through vivid texts and contemporary and archival portraits.

This sumptuous guide to sartorial elegance sets men's jewellery in its proper historical and cultural contexts, offering an unexpected resource for jewellers and a trove of inspiration for anyone who wears, gifts, or simply admires men's jewellery.

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Praised as 'exquisite' by The Lady, Jewelry for Gentlemen has been called 'a valuable resource' by Revolution and 'the must-have jewellery book for men' by Jewellery Editor, highlighting its appeal to both enthusiasts and professionals.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500519851

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 August 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 11 Illustrations, black and white; 264 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Foreword by H. H. Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 206.0mm

Height: 259.0mm

Weight: 1340g

Pages: 256

About the Author

James Sherwood is a London-based style journalist, and has been described as β€˜the guardian of Savile Row’ by The Rake magazine. He is the author of Savile Row, Fashion at Royal Ascot, James Sherwood’s discriminating Guide to London and Jewelry for Gentleman, all published by Thames & Hudson.

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