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"The evolution of wedding rings in this pretty
book"
An acclaimed ring designer traces the evolution of wedding
rings in this pretty, square-shaped book. According to Gad,
rings have endured as emblems of love and fidelity for centuries,
ever since cavemen tied bits of hollow grass around their
brides’ fingers. From ancient Egyptian gold to 21st-century
titanium, the ring has graced the fingers of lovers across
cultures, varying in design and ritual but remaining a fundamental
symbol of union. Gad organizes her chapters chronologically
so that they detail how each new development enriched the
ring’s appearance and often its meaning: the improved
craftsmanship of enamel, filigree and pave; the origins of
inscriptions; the diamond boom in South Africa and the influx
of gems from the New World are all discussed. Arriving at
the modern era, Gad explains how Americans fashioned their
rings to reflect aesthetic movements (Art Deco designs) and
silver-screen romance (when Tiffany’s wedding bands
became de rigeur). Zeva Oelbaum’s gauzy, softly lit
photographs capture the detail of bands from vintage to ultra-modern,
classically simple to exotically ornate. The more dazzling
photographs (of Harry Winston’s supersized diamonds,
for instance) are a nice touch of hedonistic appeal. A few
handy guides to quality, settings and care round out this
paean to the ring. - Publishers Weekly
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