Author : Oppi Untracht
Publisher : Doubleday
Page : 2225 pages
File Size : 32,72 MB
Release : 2011-01-26
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0307784118
The definitive reference for jewelry makers of all levels of ability--a complete, profusely illustrated guide to design, materials, and techniques, as well as a fascinating exploration of jewelry-making throughout history.
Author : Reggie Osse
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 37,47 MB
Release : 2006-10-31
Category : Design
ISBN : 1582345589
An illustrated collection of the wild and outlandish jewels associated with hip-hop music showcases the cultural phenomenon of bling with an assortment of gold-and-diamond-studded pistols, platinum teeth, jewel-encrusted goblets, and more, accompanied by entertaining sidebars and facts.
Author : Clare Phillips
Publisher : Victoria & Albert Museum
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,90 MB
Release : 2008-05-01
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781851775354
Drawing on the popular jewellery collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum, 'Jewels & Jewellery' explores every aspect of this fascinating subject within a broad historical framework. Famous pieces are highlighted in special features.
Author : Alan Revere
Publisher : Springer
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 15,40 MB
Release : 1991-06-06
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN :
"The book examines a series of practical goldsmithing projects, each of which has been successfully completed by student goldsmiths using its instructions ... The creation of rings, chains, bracelets, earrings, and clasps, the use of specialized tools, as well as hand positions, movements, and technical data are described in lucid text and demonstrated with an abundance of detailed color photos"--Cover.
Author : Erhard Brepohl
Publisher :
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 16,9 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN :
Since its initial appearance in 1961, Theorie und Praxis des Goldschmieds has become a standard for training goldsmiths and professional workshop practice, and is here translated from the 1994 edition. It discusses materials, basic techniques and tools, and such specific techniques as joining and pl
Author : Melanie Grant
Publisher : Phaidon Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,73 MB
Release : 2020
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781838661496
This luxurious book is the first comprehensive survey of jewelry as an art form, showcasing the dazzling work of a diverse collection of today's most exclusive jewelers
Author : Sarah Hue-Williams
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,45 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Gems
ISBN : 9782843233029
For more than 200 years, buyers and sellers have sought advice from Christie's specialists. For the first time, Christie's shares this knowledge in an easy-to-use guide to jewellery with stunning color photographs. Christie's Guide to Jewellery provides essential facts and advice on how to appreciate and understand jewels. What should you look for in a gem? Which artificial enhancements should you be aware of when choosing a stone? Why is spinel one of the most underrated gems today? Offering everything from a description of the four "C" categories to an explanation of the origin of the word "carat, " Christie's Guide to Jewellery is a must-have book for both serious and amateur collectors.
Author : Deborah Miarkowska
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 45,24 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Jewelry
ISBN : 1471601501
Deborah Miarkowska of EcoChic tells the inspirational stories behind the pioneers within the fairtrade jewellery movement, sharing their brand stories and illustrating each brands' fairtrade jewellery collections whilst exploring the life story behind every piece. From 'Fashion dilema, what's wrong with a bit of bling?' to our 'Ore Inspiring Industry Narratives', this publication digs deep and examines the jewellery industry in detail to demonstate how the industry is changing, with both cutting-edge designers and independents trying to clean up fashion's dirty image.
Author : Yvonne Hackenbroch
Publisher : Editions Assouline
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 24,91 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781614282037
Renaissance jewels are among the most alluring manifestations of an age that experienced the widening of horizons, from the Old World to the New. This volume overflows with luxurious imagery expressing the boundless creativity and spirit of the Age of the Renaissance. Yvonne Hackenbroch relates the tales of the jewels, the artists, and the patrons who commissioned them.
Author : Melinda L. Lewis
Publisher :
Page : 1011 pages
File Size : 35,50 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Costume jewelry
ISBN : 9780974374062
The Napier Jewelry book is a visual encyclopedia of Napier Costume Jewelry. It tells the heretofore untold and phenomenal story of The Napier Co. inception, development, flowering, and ultimate success. It chronicles the history of its management, manufacturing, marketing, and most importantly, the unparalleled beauty of Napier fashion jewelry. With approximately 4000 pictures of Napier jewelry history and over 250,000 words of text and descriptions, you will be taken step-by-step, decade by decade, through the development of the Napier style. As a collector, you will learn to recognize the findings, materials, and designs to appropriately circa-date the Napier jewelry in which you are investing. As a lover of vintage costume jewelry, you will enjoy the drama and excitement of the trials, tribulations, and breakthroughs at each stage of the Napier journey. In the end, you will have a deep and lasting appreciation of the romantic story infused into the metal, gemstones, crystals, cabochons, and elegance of each piece of Napier jewelry that you own or are considering owning
