Book Reviews
"Oh My God. First impression:
Besides, I love everything. What struck me was how some pieces took their inspirtaion from the artists' heritage--the Bering Sea cultures, India, Africa, etc.
The book is so beautifully presented. Thank you so much for autographing it. It will be one of my library's treasures. I must do some more thinking before I can start a conversation on how to present these masterpieces and artists. They will look like God. I have their images and interviews. Thank you for creating this masterwork. The book is a masterpiece, too. With all my best",
Barbara Steinberg
"When I read this book it gave me a different outlook on the women's jewelry business. I appreciatethe photos and each designer's different story, is so inspirational-the world needs that"
Rory Morse
"This book has been a labor of love for Linda and reading over the interview we did @by_couture in 2019 is like stepping back in time. Thank you for the memory.This is something my kids will have long after I am gone".
Brent Neale
"I am extremely honored to be a part of this project".
Baiyang Qiu
"While I have known about this for a very long time, seeing it come together after all of these years of hard work from @lindakozloffturner, the book Women of Jewelry is even more mind blowing. To be among these strong and talented women is just surreal. Such a beautiful highlight of a career that brought me so much joy for many years. Thank you"
Doryn Wallach
"It's out and available. What an honor to be included. So much talent, and ALL WOMEN! Yes we are very much a part of this industry. Gorgeous Book!"
Robin Waynee
Congratulations.
My copy of 100 Women of Jewellery arrived this morning. What beautiful books you have written and published. I am so pleased to be included and I know it is going to be much admired in my drawing room.
Thank you.
With warmest wishes,
Elizabeth Gage
"You are amazing! And I LOVE the book. Got it last week and it is beautiful. Thank you Linda!
Deirdre Featherstone
-Theresa Peregoy G.G.
"I just finished reading your pre-complete booklet. I was going to simply read a couple of the stories, and get on with the day. I couldn't put it down! I read cover to cover without stopping. Yes, there are a few edits needed, but the content totally overshadowed any such issues. I feel it could inspire a future entrepreneur in realms other than jewelry. I plan to loan it to a friend who has quit her career as an aesthetician and massage therapist, and is experimenting with jewelry, to see her reaction. Thanks so much for your gift to me of this advance copy."
GH
Review In OCT 2024 issue of The Jewelry Appraiser
Linda Kozloff-Turner knows what it means to be a woman of jewelry. An industry veteranwith nearly five decades of experience, Kozloff-Turner is the creative force behind Christine Marguerite Designs, a successful jewelry studio based in New York. In recent years she began to wonder if other women of jewelry had faced the same challenges, she had in building her business and making her way in a male-dominated field. This book is the answer to that question - profiling one hundred women in the jewelry industry and getting their takes on the struggles, setbacks, and successes of lives spent designing.
Linda Kosloff-Turner has managed to distill her conversations with these one hundred women - representing every corner of the globe - to short profiles that get to the heart of her original ponderings. The result is a fascinating look into the lives and histories of some of the most talented designers of our time, complete with photos of their creations.
The book is a series of profiles, arranged alphabetically. Each profile is headed by Linda Kozloff-Turner’s remarks, followed by a condensed interview with the subject. Each subject’s design work is showcased in full color. The women and their jewelry profiled in these pages are an impressively diverse group. From royalty to many rags-to-nearly-riches heroines, there is no sameness to these stories. This is equally true of the jewelry on display. While some pieces are completely hand fabricated in gold and gemstones (Ana Maria Albuquerque, Brazil) others are fashioned from silver and recycled food tins (Nancy Anderson, USA). A rich variety of materials, colors, and price points are shown throughout.
Several of the designers featured are championing unusual techniques in their designs. Sylvia Furmanovich (Brazil) has developed new methods in the traditional craft of marquetry to follow the curved surfaces of her jewelry and accessories. Vibrant micromosaics feature in the work of Francesca Neri Serneri (Italy) and vivid enamels are the focus of both Sophio Gongliashvili (Georgia) and Marianne Hunter (USA). A browse through the jewels featured in these pages is a feast for the eyes!
Just as Kosloff-Turner suspected, some of the same difficulties she has faced in her career in New York’s Diamond District have also been a part of other women’s stories. Here are recalled many setbacks and false starts. However, the overarching themes of resilience, innovation, determination, and self- confidence outshine all the greater in contrast.
A singular and admirable achievement, Women of Jewelry is a wonderful survey of some of our industry’s most gifted and inspiring members. The incredible talent and equally impressive back stories presented in this two- volume work are truly inspiring. Kudos to Linda Kosloff-Turner for embarking on this project!
Caitlin St. John, GIA GG
(Ed. Note: Linda Kozloff-Turner is a member of NAJA)
Two volumes, 2021, numerous photos in black & white and full color, $250