Classical goldsmith’s training, including a master craftsperson’s diploma, was not enough for Elisabeth Holder (b. 1950). She graduated with a diploma in jewellery and design from the University of Applied Sciences in Düsseldorf and also a master’s degree from the Royal College of Art in London. Her time as a freelance jewellery designer in London was by then bound to teaching assignments and lectureships, the last being at the Royal College of Art. After her appointment as a professor of jewellery design at the Design Faculty of Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences, her focus shifted to teaching and research. She gave up her teaching posts in 2017 and lives and works in Erkrath, near Düsseldorf.

• Inhalt / Contents 4Prolog / Prologue Elisabeth Holder14Schmuck im freien Spiel der Gegensätze /Jewellery in the free play of opposites32Zeichen zwischen Ornament und Symbol /Sign between ornament and symbol58Die lehrend Forschende und forschend LehrendeA teaching researcher and a researching teacherEllen Maurer Zilioli76Material im Spannungsfeld von Beherrschung und Dialog / Material in the field of tension between mastery and dialogue122Ausstellungen / Exhibitions123Arbeiten in öffentlichen Sammlungen / Works in public collections124Forschungsprojekte / Research projects126Bibliografie / Bibliography