Table of Contents

Introduction
Basic Materials:
Crystal
Semi-Precious Beads & Gemstones
Pearls, Shell & Abalone
Glass
Acrylic
Wood, Fabric, Metal
Tools, Findings
Components
Key Techniques
The Jewellery Collection:
Bracelets
Earrings
Necklaces
Rings & Trinkets
Suppliers

About the Author

Australian born, Claire Aristides moved from Sydney 10 years ago to live in the UK, and has since made her name as designer of her own bespoke fashion jewellery brand (www.clairearistides.com). Her innovative range of classic and contemporary necklaces, earrings and bracelets, created to suit every style and budget, has won Claire critical acclaim from fashion experts all around the globe. Her designs are stocked in over 70 boutiques and department stores in the UK, Japan and USA, including REISS and mail-order catalogues Red-Direct and Plumo. Her jewellery has also won great media attention, featuring on national TV such as ITV1's This Morning as well as in countless magazines, including ELLE, Grazia, Easy Living, Red, eve, Retail Jeweller and Crafts Beautiful.
Claire's love and passion for jewellery led her to start the Claire Aristides Jewellery School, London. She also has a range of jewellery-making kits available online. This is Claire's first book.