For centuries, jewelry has been a way to enhance an ensemble. It can show status, personality or both, and the significance of accessorizing has changed immensely over the past 100 years. In an attempt to showcase the constant revolution in jewelry, Caroline Cox has compiled images of the most iconic styles of each decade in her new book Vintage Jewelry Design: Classics to Collect and Wear.
Baroness Caroline Cox is a former deputy speaker for Great Britain’s House of Lords, and has been dubbed the “British Joan of Arc” by many of her counterparts. During her career as a political speaker, Cox crusaded fiercely for her passions, and it seems her love for fine jewelry is no exception.
While Cox is mostly responsible for the book, the foreword was penned by famed British artist and jeweler Gerda Flockinger. An established artist and a woman with impeccable understanding of the jewelry crafting techniques, Flockinger’s unique style has made her a pioneer of the craft, her name still having a resounding affect on many jewelry makers today. Her endorsement of Vintage Jewelry Design speaks volumes about the quality of the book.
Everyone loves a nostalgic coffee-table book, and long time fashion lovers will surely appreciate the gorgeous images in Vintage Jewelry Design. Not only does the book showcase iconic images and designers of each time period, Cox makes it a point to highlight the designers’ source of inspiration and material of choice. She also has included a vintage shopping guide which provides tips for every jewelry hunter. Vintage Jewelry Design: Classics to Collect and Wear is available online and at most major booksellers. Snag a hardcover copy for your coffee-table on Amazon for $35.00.
