Paperback
Explore centuries of love, loyalty, and luxury in exquisite ring design.

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  • Paperback

    160 pages

  • Release Date

    14 May 2024

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Summary

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 gemsto…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780500480991
ISBN-10:0500480990
Author:Rachel Church
Publisher:Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint:Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:160
Release Date:14 May 2024
Weight:486g
Dimensions:21mm x 159mm x 227mm
Series:Accessories; V&A
A-Format
B-Format
Rings by Rachel Church - ISBN: 9780500480991
159 × 227 mm
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A4
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Critics Review

A small compendium worth its weight in gold * International New York Times *

About The Author

Rachel Church

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).

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