The emergence of terms like "fine art jewellery" or "author's jewellery" is an eloquent sign of the times in the field, for jewellery is now more "art" than it has ever been. This books compiles the work of more than 70 international designers through 500 images and covers the whole range of contemporary jewellery trends, shapes, materials and Jewellery Design is a sourcebook of inspiration aimed not only at designers, both professional or amateur, but also at anyone interested in one of today's more creative art fields.