Author: Lark Books
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
ISBN: 9781600593413
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Presents a collection of jewelry pieces from a variety of contemporary designers.

Author: Marthe Le Van
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
ISBN: 9781454702887
Category : Jewelry
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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"This dynamic gallery book showcases the ring as it is being created and interpreted by leading are jewelers from around the world."--Page 4 of cover.

Author: Marthe Le Van
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781579908324
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 332

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What awesome craftsmanship appears throughout this unique volume--the zenith of an art that marries the world’s most exceptional gems with exquisitely-honed metal designs. Approximately forty of the world’s top jewelers present expertly-fashioned settings that embrace a diversity of styles and techniques, including pav�, channel, invisible, gypsy, wire, and tension. Christoph Kr�henmann’s creations display a fabulous fusion of Swiss artisanship and American ingenuity, old world elegance and contemporary chic. Paula Crevoshay’s jewelry focuses on the way gems make light tangib≤ she is considered by many to be one of the finest colorists today. And Kent Raible finds his inspiration in the opulent, intricate gold work of antiquity. Whether encrusted with diamonds or emphasizing just one glimmering stone, all these bejeweled pieces are simply stunning.

Author: Ray Hemachandra
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
ISBN: 9781454703167
Category : CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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"This beautiful and inspiring book gathers photographs of 500 of the most breathtaking beaded jewelry designs created in recent years. The techniques the beaders employ are as varied as the aesthetic sensibilities they bring to their gorgeous creations and include beadweaving in every stitch imaginable, embroidery, quilling, loom weaving, and kumihimo braiding, as well as basic stringing, simple wirework, and fine metalwork. Sometimes, a bead maker's focal piece simply is set in a straightforward, unpretentious, and beautiful design. Virtually all of the world's most famous beaders who make jewelry have pieces included -- including Carol Wilcox Wells, Diane Fitzgerald, Marcia DeCoster, Jamie Cloud Eakin, Huib Petersen, Paulette Baron, Sabine Lippert, Sherry Serafini, Margie Deeb, Maggie Meister, Melanie Potter, Ann Tevepaugh Mitchell, Laura McCabe, Suzanne Golden, Jean Campbell, Rachel Nelson-Smith, Eva Dobos, and many more -- but we also present work from many artists who have never been published before. All together, this extensive, international, and fabulous survey of 500 pieces includes work from nearly 300 artists from 30 countries and reveals the striking vision and ambition of today's beading community. Every beader, jeweler, and crafter will want Showcase 500 beaded jewelry in their collection"--

Author: Marthe Le Van
Publisher: Lark Books
ISBN: 9781579904807
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 416

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Hundreds of renowned international jewelers are showcased in this volume. Whether the viewer is an expert jeweler, collector, student, or someone who loves beautiful objects, these one-of-a-kind pieces will be astounding.

Author: JUDITH. CROWE
Publisher: Herbert Press
ISBN: 9781912217854
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192

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Discover the treatments, imitations, pricing, cuts, sources, and appraisal of gems.Jewellers and designer goldsmiths, lapidaries and gem cutters, stone setters, gemologists, geologists, collectors and people who buy and sell jewellery at antique fairs and on the internet, this book is for anyone who has ever had a gemstone and wanted identification and information. Featuring a mix of gemstones and gem-set jewellery, it puts gems in context and contains historical context for those buying and selling antique and vintage gem-set jewellery, including details of the stones typically found in Georgian, Victorian, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco settings.Packed with fascinating gemological details and up-to-minute data on more than 70 of the most exquisite gemstones, and written by leading expert, Judith Crowe, learn the common pitfalls in identifying stones and clarify areas of confusion and misidentification.

Author: Vivienne Becker
Publisher: Editions Assouline
ISBN: 9781614281290
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 411

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This spectacular volume reveals for the first time an exceptional private collection of the most beautiful royal Indian jewels from the Mughal Empire to the British Raj to today. Written by renowned jewelry experts and featuring magnificent original photography by Laziz Hamani, Beyond Extravagance explores the centuries-long tradition of fine jewelry and art objects in India, to contemporary interpretations that continue to evolve today.

Author: Marthe Le Van
Publisher: 500 Series
ISBN: 9781600596315
Category : Goldwork
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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This new addition to the 500 gallery-book series presents an outstanding and visually diverse collection of handmade silver art jewelry by both established and emerging international designers. From time-honored forging of cuffs and chokers to cutting-edge brooches and rings, silver's beauty is fully revealed in a range of techniques, styles, and forms that will delight readers. 500 Silver Jewelry Designs will inspire jewelers and crafters of all media, and makes a gorgeous and delightful gift book for women -- and men -- who dream of wearing the world's finest jewelry creations.

Author: Keith Wallis (F.G.A.)
Publisher: Acc Art Books
ISBN: 9781851496303
Category : Precious gemstones
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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As well as diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires, over 100 gems are featured, with full descriptions, technical details, and tips on how to check for fakes; illustrated throughout with fabulous color photographs to make identification easier.

Author: Lark Books
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781600590542
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 428

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Presents a wide range of creative wedding ring designs from the world's most innovative designers and jewelers, showcasing a collection of contemporary, handmade wedding bands and engagement rings for both men and women by Etienne Peret, James Kaya, and other artists.