1000 Rings: Inspiring Adornments for the Hand

by Robert W. Ebendorf and Lark Books

Diverse, extensive, and incredibly beautiful, this awe-inspiring collection features the most magnificent rings ever. With designs that range from the traditional to the very avant-garde, each of the 1,000 examples is an exceptional work of art, finely crafted by the best contemporary jewelers. Rob Jackson mixes antique industrial elements (a 100-year-old wrought iron nail) with radiant 20-karat gold and a glowing ruby for a dynamic visual contrast...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579905080
• ISBN13: 9781579905088
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 2.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.0" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

Still relevant in 2021

I’m a ring enthusiast and taking a jewelry class currently. I bought this book after the teacher shared it with us and I still find the craft and design to be relevant 17 years after it was published. I love looking at all the different artists techniques!

more rings than you will ever have fingers for

This series of Lark books is awesome. They are visual essays on a theme. I bought this book for my own information as a jewelry designer and bought one for a friend who is a silversmith. We are both very happy. In retrospect say in 2015 this book will probly look very 2005 but right now it is fresh and visually exciting.

inspirational stuff

Hello, I'm a Jeweller living and working in rural Australia. I was so excited by this book. I am participating in an exhibition in Perth later this month called The Ring, the book 1000 Rings was perfect for me. I design and make works for exhibition and contrary to other reviews this book does indeed have some very wearable work in it and some wonderful interpretations of what is or isn't. Still a great platform for my work. Believe me I can't afford to spend days on a piece exhibit it and have it come back a month later! So yes its a great book for the open minded jeweller or otherwise. Beautifully put together and the images are very good. I'm glad there isn't a lot of wording allowing more room for more images.....

Beautiful book, full of exciting possibilities

This book is the "best buy" of the year! The 1000 rings are beautifully photographed and printed on rich, glossy paper. Some rings are wild and wacky, some are more traditional, but all are well designed and finely crafted. If you are a jewelry artist, you will undoubtably be inspired by this book. Each time I look through it, I see something new. It is not intended to be a how-to book; it is a fun and informative look at the work of contemporary jewelry artists from all over the world.

Fulfill all of my expectations...clear tons of colorful pictures

I approach this book purely seeking inspiration for my own jewelry designs, and for this I give 1000 Rings five stars. The photography is beautifully clear and sharp. I have to say this book fulfills all of my expectations and is well worth the price.

An enchanting book

I am a fine metals/jewelry student and I recently saw this book at the Northwest Metals Association Symposium. The moment I opened the cover, I knew I had to own it. It's a huge variety of rings by some of the most important jewelry artists alive. I was very inspired and enchanted by this book. There are some whose narrow view of the art and craft world makes them believe that this book is not good. Craft is no longer limited to what is useful or utilitarian. I wish those people would open their eyes to this fantastic world where art and craft blend seamlessly.