Beautiful creatures: jewelry inspired by the animal kingdom

Uittreksel

"This book showcases ... jewelry inspired by animals ... they are all part of Beautiful creatures: jewelry inspired by the animal kingdom [guest curator, Marion Fasel], the inaugural special exhibition in the American Museum of Natural History's ... renovated Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals"--Page 6.

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Foreword / Ellen V. Futter -- Introduction / Marion Fasel -- Air. Butterflies ; Dragonflies ; Bees, beetles, cicadas, and flies ; Birds -- Water. Fish ; Lion's paw scallops ; Starfish ; Seahorses ; Crocodiles ; Jellyfish and Man O' War -- Land. Snakes ; Lizards and salamanders ; Tortoises ; Spiders ; Panthers and tigers ; Elephants, giraffes, lions and zebras.