Simply Brilliant: Artist-Jewelers of the 1960s and 1970s - Hardcover

by Cynthia Amnéus (Editor), Ruth Peltason (Contribution by), Rosemary Ransome Wallis (Contribution by)

Simply Brilliant presents 110 pieces by 50 leading makers of jewelry in the 1960s and '70s, all of which come for the private collection of Kimberly Klosterman. Most, if not all, of the individual makers of this era thought of themselves as artists first, jewelers second, and this magnificent new volume is full of stunning one of a kind pieces which reflect the inventive, ground-breaking attitudes of the era.

The book explores the 1961 Goldsmiths Hall exhibition in London and its influence on contemporary jewelry designers such as John Donald, Arthur King, Andrew Grima and Gilbert Albert. The 1961 exhibition brought a new direction in jewelry design to the fore, influencing others--including the major jewelry houses such as Cartier, Bulgari, Chopard and Van Cleef and Arpels--paving the way for an international movement in fashion and design. These jewelry designers created unique pieces, often for individual clients, using non-traditional materials and unusual forms.

Author Biography

Cynthia Amnéus is chief curator and curator of Fashion Arts and Textiles at Cincinnati Art Museum. Rosemary Ransome Wallis is the former Art director and curator, The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, London. Cornelie Holzach is the director of Schmuckmuseum, Pforzheim, Germany. Amanda Triossi is an independent scholar. Ruth Peltason is an independent scholar. Cameron Silver is the Fashion Director of the Halston brand. H by Halston launched on QVC in September 2015, with Silver as its on-air pitchman.