Earrings
are among the most sculptural of all jewelry forms with virtually
unlimited possibilities. This outstanding collection presents 500
exceptional examples, from the classic to avant-garde. An international
group of artists have created these extraordinary earrings. They have
used such traditional materials as gold, silver, copper, and wire,
as well as reimagined and repurposed more unusual items like glass,
plastics, porcelain, paper, and found objects. Their work is forged,
soldered, chased, fold-formed, to name but a few techniques, and the
surfaces are embellished with everything from en
