{"product_id":"journey-of-a-jeweler-9780847875603","title":"Journey of a Jeweler","description":"\u003cb\u003eA showcase of the renowned Brazilian jeweler's work with artisans around the world, this elegant volume reveals how their ancient techniques play a starring role in her incomparable creations.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFurmanovich travels the globe, uncovering age-old crafts that become a foundation for her exquisite designs, which at their heart are traditional jewelry--rings, necklaces, pendants, brooches, and earrings--all crafted with precious stones, combined with wood marquetry and other nontraditional materials. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith fine jewelry taking pride of place, the collections featured in this book expand to include handbags, furniture, and smaller luxury home goods. Collaborations with artisans are at the heart of Furmanovich's practice, and in recent years her curiosity has led her far and wide. She has explored miniature painting in India, discovered bamboo work in Japan, and witnessed intricate marquetry techniques in her native Brazil and a host of other traditional techniques from Central Asia to Southeast Asia. This book reveals her close relationships with these highly skilled makers and presents the resulting pieces, which hold a rare and special beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSilvia Furmanovich\u003c\/b\u003e is jeweler based in Brazil and New York. \u003cb\u003eStellene Volandes\u003c\/b\u003e is the editor-in-chief of \u003ci\u003eTown \u0026amp; Country \u003c\/i\u003eand the editorial director of \u003ci\u003eElle Decor\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the author of two books on jewelry history. She lives in New York.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rizzoli International Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51589679841554,"sku":"9780847875603","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ed618dcc-479e-4088-a8b4-8bd8f1d8b16d.jpg?v=1756801094","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/journey-of-a-jeweler-9780847875603","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}