The first comprehensive book on jewelry as an art form showcases a collection of today's most exclusive jewelers

When does jewelry transcend the category of fashion accessory to become art? Coveted provides a vital survey of the field, profiling more than 70 of the most prominent designers working across the globe today. In thematic chapters featuring exceptional pieces from each artist's extraordinary oeuvre, the book explores their conceptual approach, provenance of materials, quality of design, composition, and workmanship, revealing what makes these creations not only coveted objects of exceptional value but also works of art.Joel Arthur Rosenthal founded JAR, his Paris jewelry company on the Place Vendôme, in 1978. JAR jewels are renowned for their superb sense of color and remarkable craftsmanship-but above all for their fearless beauty. JAR, volume 1 is the 2013 reissue of the volume first published by JAR in 2002, with 397 numbered objects.