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"A luxurious and richly compelling new novel from the acclaimed author of Blush, about a famous family jewelry dynasty and the hidden past that could topple it all. One perfect diamond is all it takes to divide a family. Could one summer be enough to fix it? The Pavlin family built an empire on love. As the first jewelers to sell diamond rings exclusively for proposals, they started a tradition that has defined engagements ever since. But when an...
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GemStone Press
Language
English
Description
In this companion volume to Gems & Jewelry Appraising, 2nd Edition, the first comprehensive book on appraising, Registered Master Valuer Anna M. Miller offers a comprehensive guide to antique, period and contemporary jewelry identification and appraisal.
• Offering clear, practical, insightful guidance with a wealth of photos and figures, Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising, 2nd Edition contains expert information, case studies, typical problems,...
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Stackpole Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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"It is so easy to make beautiful, elegant, boutique-style jewelry with artistic wire. All you need is the wire and a few basic tools and you are ready to make any of the designs in this book. Step-by-step instructions teach you ten different wire techniques, including coiling, wrapping, making headpins and eyepins, and working with flat wire. Project instructions show you how to apply these techniques to create stunning earrings, bracelets, and necklaces....
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English
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Clear, step-by-step instructions for cleaning and repairing jewelry and setting stones, with complete descriptions of tools and equipment, their use and care. Also, ultrasonics, steaming, electroplating and other important techniques. Extensive appendix of questions and answers. 268 illustrations.
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Quarry Books
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Learn where to find fabulous vintage jewelry, beads, and artifacts"and how to create stunning one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using these amazing finds"with Rejuvenated Jewels! Rhinestone beads and clasps, mercury glass beads, oxidized metal chains, rosary beads, tiny book charms and more are retooled into fabulous statement pieces with Victorian and steampunk influences that can be worn every day.
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English
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Learn how to make stunning braided jewellery using the popular technique of Kumihimo – the art of Japanese braiding.
Kumihimo is enjoying a surge in popularity in contemporary jewellery making as an innovative and on-trend technique. This beginner-friendly guide features step-by-step diagrams and photographs to help you start braiding and create beautiful jewellery projects at home.
Written by renowned jewellery crafter and first
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Publisher
Stackpole Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Polymer clay is a fun and easy medium for creating colorful jewelry. It can be easily molded and baked to create a myriad of beautiful jewelry designs: bracelets, necklaces, brooches, buttons, and earrings. This book tells you everything you need to know to get started and gives you 18 projects to inspire you and get your creative juices flowing!
Sculpt polymer clay with your hands or with tools, add texture, mix in little elements such as sequins,...
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Publisher
Quarry Books
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Jewelry making is one of the most popular craft trends, and its audience continues to grow. Few jewelry books on the market emphasize the importance of the design relationship between beads, wire, and jewelry findingsùthe ônuts and boltsö of any piece. This book will show not only how to design and build your own spectacular jewelry out of beads and wire but how to design and create your own findings as well. Most jewelry making books are geared...
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Search Press Limited
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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"Beaded jewelry is popular among crafters as it requires very little by way of tools or materials. Jewelry School: Bead Stringing, written by Carolyn Schulz, author of Jewelry School: Let's Start Beading, helps the reader to make attractive, wearable items of beaded jewelry in no time. Bead Stringing is a progression from Let's Start Beading, and focuses on the specifics of bead stringing, teaching the reader more advanced beading techniques.The book...
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Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Wire wrapping is a quick and easy technique that will take your jewelry making to the next level. A little wire, a few simple tools, and some brightly colored beads are all you need to start creating your own intriguing fashion statements. By adding new wires to basic links, you can alter simple links into complex and fascinating focal designs. Wire-Wrapped Jewelry for Beginners teaches 30 expert wire wrapping methods, such as forming bent-wire links,...
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Creative Publishing international
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
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"With beautiful illustrations and step-by-step instructions, this how-to book includes all the techniques involved in crafting metal jewelry, including:--Cutting and filing--Cold connections--Soldering--Texturing--Forging and forming--Setting stones--Applying specialty finishesThe book's clear organization provides easy access to information with straightforward directions and hundreds of full-color photos. You'll also find easy projects for trying...
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Pub. Date
2012.
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English
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Colorful wire jewelry with a twist!
Warm, vibrant copper or cool, soothing blue—there's no doubt that color inspires us to create. Katie Hacker'sLive Wire Jewelry colors your world with 30 dynamic designs, all featuring vibrant hues of colored wire. Coil, wrap, loop, weave and twist your way to dazzling necklaces, elegant earrings and playful bracelets. Dressed up or dressed down, the designs in Live Wire Jewelry...
Warm, vibrant copper or cool, soothing blue—there's no doubt that color inspires us to create. Katie Hacker'sLive Wire Jewelry colors your world with 30 dynamic designs, all featuring vibrant hues of colored wire. Coil, wrap, loop, weave and twist your way to dazzling necklaces, elegant earrings and playful bracelets. Dressed up or dressed down, the designs in Live Wire Jewelry...
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Publisher
Quarry Books, a member of Quayside Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Make your very own bohemian, rustic, one-of-a-kind, jewelry that integrates found objects or repurposes beautiful charms and elements from your jewelry box. In The Jewelry Maker's Design Book: An Alchemy of Objects, you will not only learn solid techniques for making several beautiful projects, but also how to plan and conceive your designs using unique objects in mixed media jewelry pieces. This book includes an overview of the tools and materials...
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Publisher
Creative Pub. international, Inc
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Elegant, old-world jewelry with modern style. Working with world-famous Swarovski crystal beads, author Laura McCabe creates luminous necklaces, earrings, pendants, and rings for beaders of every skill level. The author provides complete step-by-step instruction for 20 projects (10 for beginners) -- and presents 45 more in a photo gallery of design variations, teaching readers how to vary colors and shapes to create custom effects. All 65 designs...
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Publisher
Lark
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"To develop a successful jewelry line, designers have to be more than just creative artists--they have to understand the ins and outs of running a crafts business. Emilie Shapiro's ... guide explores the many facets of creating a quality handmade collection that people will buy, including where to sell your work, how to do small-scale production, how to carry out market research and publicity, [and] how to price and present your pieces for greatest...
