Rings

Victoria and Albert Museum

Rachel Church

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Thames & Hudson Ltd
02 July 2024

Antiques & collectables: jewellery

Series: Accessories

An engaging and authoritative overview of the evolution of ring design from the Middle Ages to today, illustrated with over 170 rare and luxurious examples.

Rings are powerfully evocative pieces of jewelry, traditionally worn as symbols of love, loyalty, remembrance or faith. Focusing on the V&A's world-famous collection, Rings tells the story of their evolution from sculptural gem-set bands worn in medieval times to Art Deco masterpieces, dramatic gemstone 'rocks' of the 1950s, and innovative works of art created by contemporary jewellers.

By: Rachel Church
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 227mm, Width: 157mm,
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9780500480991
ISBN 10: 0500480990
Series: Accessories
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 02 July 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Introduction 1. 1200 – 1500 2. 1500 – 1700 3. 1700 – 1820 4. 1820 – 1900 5. 1900 – 1950 6. 1950 – Present

Rachel Church is Curator in the Sculpture, Metalwork, Ceramics and Glass department at the V&A, with a special responsibility for the rings collection. She has contributed to a number of V&A publications, including The Gilbert Collection at the V&A (2009).