For any true art cognoscente, it is obvious that jewelry and pictorial art are closely interconnected. From an expert’s point of view, they can be regarded as two different mediums by which artists can express their perception of both the visible world and the invisible world of their emotions through the means of color, volume, and shape. The application techniques of these instruments of art in jewelry and painting are diametrical after a fashion. A painter would use brush and coloring to reflect the play of lights and darks, creating a perfect illusion of volume on a two-dimensional canvas. A jeweler’s fine work on three-dimensional gem facets, on the other hand, enhances it with light and color, emphasizing its natural brilliance and beauty. It is this very fundamental notion—beauty and its aesthetical perception by the artist—which serves as the basic unifying concept of this album. This album will evoke a wide response as a cultural sensation of great reach, and will find its protagonists among the true arts lovers. We sincerely hope that this will remain in the memories of generations to come as an integral part of the history of the arts of our time.
