Beautiful Creatures

Jewelry Inspired by the Animal Kingdom

Marion Fasel

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Rizzoli International Publications
07 October 2020

Precious metal & precious stones: artworks & design

Creatures from the animal kingdom represented in exquisite jewelry by renowned masters Cartier, Bulgari, Tiffany & Co., JAR, Belperron, David Webb, Schlumberger, Boucheron, and many other brilliant jewelers.

Many of the most imaginative designs by the world's great jewelry houses and artisans take inspiration from the animal kingdom. From Cartier's iconic panthers to Bulgari's snakes and JAR's butterflies, these spectacular objects dripping with precious stones are akin to wearable art. Beautiful Creatures depicts some of the most spectacular beasts ever transformed into sparkling treasures and accompanies a special exhibition in the American Museum of Natural History's Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals, opening in fall 2020.

The 120 pieces featured date from the mid-1800s to the present, representing species from the realms of land, air, and water. Gorgeous studio photography of the jewelry is complemented by images of iconic personalities, including Elizabeth Taylor, Twiggy, and the Duchess of Windsor wearing famous animal- inspired jewels. Guest curator Marion Fasel relays the stories behind the individual pieces through entertaining anecdotes and reveals the colorful histories and fascinating symbolism of these remarkable creatures in precious gems and metals that intrigue and delight and that we never tire of wearing.

By: Marion Fasel
Imprint: Rizzoli International Publications
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9780847868407
ISBN 10: 0847868400
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 07 October 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marion Fasel is a jewelry historian and author of several books on twentieth-century jewelry. She is the founder of the online jewelry magazine The Adventurine. In 2018 Fasel was the recipient of the GEM Award for Media Excellence and the Jewelry Champion Award from Town & Country magazine.

Reviews for Beautiful Creatures: Jewelry Inspired by the Animal Kingdom

Founder of the online jewelry magazine The Adventurine, Marion Fasel is a jewelry historian and author. Her latest book, Beautiful Creatures: Jewelry Inspired by the Animal Kingdom, just dropped, and spectacular beasts transformed into sparkling treasures? Thrilling. Marion took the time out of her busy book-release schedule to answer our jewelry fan questions. -- MEETTHEJEWELERS.COM From Cartier's iconic panthers to Bulgari's snakes and JAR's butterflies, some of the most imaginative designs by the world's great jewelry houses and artisans take inspiration from the animal kingdom, creating spectacular objects dripping with precious stones to conjure wearable art. Beautiful Creatures: Jewelry Inspired by the Animal Kingdom depicts some of the most spectacular beasts ever transformed into sparkling treasures... -- ANTIQUES AND THE ARTS WEEKLY Beautiful Creatures by Marion Fasel is smaller than the typical coffee table book, which means it's more portable and affordable too. But still utterly gorgeous: this would make a fantastic gift for a jewelry lover or animal aficionado in your life. -- DIAMONDS IN THE LIBRARY.COM Fasel showcases the incredible creativity and diversity of animal-themed jewels and takes us through the history of influences and cultural shifts of the last 150 years....This menagerie of precious creatures is organised into the different habitats in which they dwell and is peppered with amusing and insightful gems of jewellery knowledge. -- THEJEWELLERYEDITOR.COM