Brilliance Masterpieces from the AJDC

By Cindy Edelstein and Frank Stankus. This sensational design book showcases Americaís most gorgeous and inventive art jewelry. For over a decade, the elite, invitation-only American Jewelry Design Council (AJDC) has sponsored an annual project: every member creates an original piece based on a given theme. With imagination and skill, jewelers have tackled such themes as the Mona Lisa, Wheel, Key, Puzzle, Water, Flight, Peek-a-boo, Sphere, Pyramid, and Secret Treasure. Each of these topics now becomes a dramatically photographed chapter, complete with illuminating introductions by renowned jewelry writers Cindy Edelstein and Frank Stankus. In addition to background information on the AJDC, and the story of the annual design event, artistsí commentaries enhance specific images. A final membersí section includes a biography, headshot, and additional jewelry images for each talented individual. 228 pages, all in color. Soft cover.