Secrets of Aromatic Jewelry


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This colorfully illustrated book explores the many types of jewelry and objects designed throughout time to carry perfume while chronicling the history of this trend and reviewing its popularity in the present day.




Secrets of a Jeweler


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The behind-the-scenes anecdotes in SECRETS OF A JEWELER open a window to some of the rich and famous and alas also to some of the infamous in the capital city of the Western World.




200 Tips for Jewelry Making


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An indispensable compendium of essential knowledge and troubleshooting tips.




Multistrand Jewelry


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Multistrand pieces can be confusing and difficult pieces to create at times…in comes Multistrand Jewelry. From the pages of Bead Style magazine, this book answers questions from readers about multistrand pieces and its challenges. We provide 26 projects with in-depth instruction, clearly detailing the steps for successfully creating multistrand bracelets and necklaces, using a wide range of materials. In addition, each project features a “Secret of Success” from the designer or editor for multistrand techniques.




A Passion for Jewelry


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Full of helpful ideas and tips as well as stunning photographs, A Passion for Jewelry is the complete illustrated guide on how to appreciate, collect, and care for all types of beautiful jewelry. Beginning with detailed exploration and history of different materials, including classics such as gold, silver, and amber and more unusual ones such as glass and cloth, the book covers everything you ever wanted to know about jewelry. The text explains how to recognize different stones and estimate their worth, where to purchase the most extraordinary jewelry, and the simple steps involved in starting your own collection. Also included is practical advice on how to clean, preserve, and store your jewelry and even a chapter on how to display your jewelry around your home. Completing this dazzling book are Yves Duronsoy’s atmospheric photographs that perfectly capture the essence of each piece of necklace, bracelet, and ring featured.




Secrets of the Gem Trade


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Finally the real truth about how master jewellers, gemmologists and major auction houses value diamonds and colored gemstones.




Wire Writing Secrets


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Wire Writing Secrets - Learn how to write the English Alphabet Characters in Wire and Create your own Name Jewelry This book will teach you how to make the entire alphabet of English letters, upper case and lower case in wire. It steps you through the process, giving information on what tools you need and what wire to use. It also gives you examples of full names you can make with the wire. The idea is to instruct you on how to make two types of wearable personalized name jewelry, namely a Name Necklace (pendant) and a Name Pin (Brooch). You can then either do this as a hobby or take it one step further and make a small personalized name jewelry business out of it. Here Is A Preview Of What's Included... How to make the upper case alphabet letters in English A-Z in wire How to make the lower case alphabet letters in English a-z in wire How to make the numbers 0-9 in wire How to make a Name Necklace and a Name Pin What tools and materials to use and where to buy them 852 pictures included with descriptions All the tricks and techniques needed to form the letters Get your copy today!




How to Buy a Diamond


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"Finally, one of the top diamond experts breaks the silence and demystifies the world of diamonds for regular folks like you and me."-Gregory J.P. Godek, author of 1001 Ways to Be Romantic Get Your Money's Worth on a Great Diamond! Buying a diamond can be one of the most important and intimidating purchases you ever make. Whether you're getting engaged or married, or are buying for an anniversary, investment, or just because, How to Buy a Diamond will take the pressure and uncertainty out of your purchase, and will show you how to get the best diamond for your money. Newly revised and completely updated, How to Buy a Diamond is the only book on the market to include wholesalers' secret pricing charts athat you, the public, never get to see. The charts are broken down by carat, clarity, and color-including the various types of color within each color grade. Important sections include: - Matching your funds with the perfect diamond - The four C's explained: clarity, color, cut and carat size - Ring styles and settings - Insuring and caring for your diamond - Picking the right jeweler - Grade bumping: what it is and how to spot it - Surprising new changes to guild stores - Jewelers' tricks of the trade - Wholesalers' secret pricing charts!




Hemp Masters


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An illustrated guide to creating jewelry using hemp, for both beginning and seasoned crafters.




Book of Six Rings


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Learn the secrets of the spiritual warrior with this martial arts book. Survival in life, whether it's combat or everyday living, demands that you press every advantage--and what could be better than knowing what an aggressor will do before he or she does it, or learning how to make wiser life choices in order to live harmoniously? In The Book of Six Rings, internationally-renowned psychic medium and martial artist Jock Brocas leads you through the process of sharpening your intuitive senses. By learning to listen to the voice within, you'll be able to avoid unseen dangers, discern hidden intent, follow natural intuition, and evade attacks while building the life that you are meant to lead--not one you are forced to lead. This guide is for martial artists and spiritual warriors of all types. With The Book of Six Rings you'll learn about: The link between budo and psychic abilities The importance of meditation in developing spiritual abilities How psychic development relates to martial arts practice Intuition-strengthening tests and exercises Real-life examples of the role of intuition in self-defense situations The Book of Six Rings is the perfect budo karate guide for those trying to survive life, whether it's combat or everyday living.