Unique by Design: Contemporary Jewelry in the Donna Schneier Collection

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The collection showcases 60 unique pieces of studio jewelry that blend decorative and fine arts, reflecting a rich history from the early 1960s to the present. These works engage with various jewelry-making traditions and 20th-century art movements, including Conceptual art and Surrealism. Most pieces are previously unpublished and highlight the collector's aesthetic of wit, elegance, and imagination. Designed to be worn, they create an interactive experience between the jewelry and the wearer, emphasizing both technical skill and artistic expression.