Foreword About this Book 1. Introduction to Design 2. Gemstone Directory 3. Techniques Directory Rub-over Settings Claw Settings Grain Settings Fancy Settings Pearls and Gem Beads 4. Reference Conversions Stone Shapes Templates for Settings Glossary Suppliers and Services Further Reading Galleries, Fairs and Organisations Index Acknowledgements
A complete and practical guide to using precious and semi-precious stones in any metal – from traditional settings to contemporary looks.
Anastasia Young is a practising designer, jeweller and artist whose work has been exhibited internationally. She is a graduate of the Royal College of Art and Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, and is also the author of The Jewellery Materials Sourcebook.
Clear and well written with explanations supported by lots of
illustrations and examples ... I couldn't find a technique that was
missing and the range is impressive ... One of the joys of looking
through a book like this is that it includes a really good variety
of images to illustrate a point about design, choice of metals and
stones, fabrication technique, or step-by-step instructions. The
quality of the photography is excellent with rich colours and
beautifully lit gems glowing on almost every page. The print
quality has insured that none of the allure of sumptuous stones is
lost.
*Findings: The Magazine of the Association for Contemporary
Jewellery*
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