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Book SynopsisJewelry, long associated with luxury, is also becoming a medium for social responsibility and ethical values. Kyle Roderick, an authority on ethical jewelry, profiles fifteen designers who are at the forefront of refashioning
the medium for today's consumers.In the wake of Charles Leavitt's insightful 2006 movie
Blood Diamond, which told how conflict diamonds fund civil wars, the buying and wearing of ethically sourced and sustainably mined jewelry has become a priority in today's luxury market.
Bejeweled is the first book to cover this timely subject. Profiling leading international designers who are at the forefront of the ethical jewelry movement, this beautifully photographed publication examines how an ancient art is powering a green revolution in chic jewelry for everyone.
Included are renowned designers such as Pippa Small, an early user of fair-mined gold, who employs local artisans to fabricate her one-of-a-kind pieces; Dewey Nelson, a N
Trade Review"This is one book that serves as an
inspiration and a
foundation for the 21st century’s ethical revolution and how it will shape the future of the entire luxury jewelry sector." —FORBES.COM
"From Rizzoli, this highly anticipated coffee-table book highlights the designers who have dedicated themselves to ethical sourcing and responsible jewelry-making practices. Featured are brands Coomi, Karma El Khalil and Sandy Leong, among several others, who are pushing the sustainability conversation forward. “Bejeweled” shows just how relevant that conversation is." —NATIONAL JEWELER
..."the book explores the ways in which jewelry has evolved beyond being symbolic of indulgence, into an environmentally responsible luxury business and sustainable, purpose-driven art form." —C: CALIFORNIA STYLE MAGAZINE
