Masterpieces of American Jewelry

Throughout history humans have decorated themselves with wearable art that speaks of their rich culture adn history. In Masterpieces of American Jewelry, leading jewelry expert Judith Price showcases the finest wearable art that has adorned Americans for the past 150 years - treasures by Charles Louis Tiffany, the Cartier brothers, and others - and relates the fascinating stories behind them.

Price made her mark in the world of fine art through her involvement with the Museum of Modern Art in New York, on the boards of several art-related foundations, and as founder of the National Jewelry Institute. Through these efforts and others, Price has established herself as the foremost authority on fine American jewelry. It is with this expertise that hse has selected pieces that represent not only exquisite craftsmanship and artistic skill, but also encapsulate a moment in time in America.

The unique collection brough together by Price, photographed here in detail exhibiting the intricacies and sophistication which only great craftsmen can create, captures in metal and stone the elegance and aspirations unique to America.

Judith Price's Masterpieces of American Jewelry showcases the author's knowledge of American jewelry and the historical context for the exquisite pieces that populate this compilation. Price examines the role jewelry plays in "chronicling the shifts in society, arts, and culture." This singular work is a must-have for any art or jewelry enthusias