Author: Oppi Untracht
Publisher: Doubleday
ISBN: 0307784118
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 2225
Book Description
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.
Jewelry Concepts & Technology
Author: Oppi Untracht
Publisher: Doubleday
ISBN: 0307784118
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 2225
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Doubleday
ISBN: 0307784118
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 2225
Book Description
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.
Bling
Author: Reggie Osse
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1582345589
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1582345589
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
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.
Jewels and Jewellery
Author: Clare Phillips
Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
ISBN: 9781851775354
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
ISBN: 9781851775354
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Professional Goldsmithing:A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Jewelry Techniques
Author: Alan Revere
Publisher: Springer
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
"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.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
"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.
The Theory and Practice of Goldsmithing
Author: Erhard Brepohl
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
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
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
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
Source, Jewellery's Fairtrade Journey, putting ethics & the environment at the heart of fashion.
Author: Deborah Miarkowska
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1471601501
Category : Jewelry
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1471601501
Category : Jewelry
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
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.
Coveted
Author: Melanie Grant
Publisher: Phaidon Press
ISBN: 9781838661496
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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
Publisher: Phaidon Press
ISBN: 9781838661496
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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
Understanding Jewellery
Author: David Bennett
Publisher: ACC Distribution
ISBN: 9781851490752
Category : Jewelry
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
This essentially practical book, Understanding Jewellery, now available in a revised and fully updated third edition, is unique in explaining why jewelry values vary and the individual points important for each category. A major section is devoted to the identification of the major gemstones and the testing methods to assess
Publisher: ACC Distribution
ISBN: 9781851490752
Category : Jewelry
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
This essentially practical book, Understanding Jewellery, now available in a revised and fully updated third edition, is unique in explaining why jewelry values vary and the individual points important for each category. A major section is devoted to the identification of the major gemstones and the testing methods to assess
Christie's Guide to Jewellery
Author: Sarah Hue-Williams
Publisher:
ISBN: 9782843233029
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9782843233029
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
The Soul of Jewellery
Author:
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 2080242474
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A comprehensive volume celebrating jewellery, featuring a broad range of artistic and intellectual perspectives. This volume offers unique and previously unpublished insight on the world of jewellery. Calling upon specialists from every creative and intellectual discipline—artist or composer, botanist or perfumer, novelist or philosopher—this reference volume examines jewellery in all of its different facets, from anthropology to philosophy to art. Alongside its sensitive and cultural insight into the art of jewellery making, this volume is richly illustrated with drawings and archives from Maison Chaumet and photographs by Simone Cavadini and Julia Hetta that offer new perspectives on the jewel. This tome has been published in collaboration with Maison Chaumet.
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 2080242474
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A comprehensive volume celebrating jewellery, featuring a broad range of artistic and intellectual perspectives. This volume offers unique and previously unpublished insight on the world of jewellery. Calling upon specialists from every creative and intellectual discipline—artist or composer, botanist or perfumer, novelist or philosopher—this reference volume examines jewellery in all of its different facets, from anthropology to philosophy to art. Alongside its sensitive and cultural insight into the art of jewellery making, this volume is richly illustrated with drawings and archives from Maison Chaumet and photographs by Simone Cavadini and Julia Hetta that offer new perspectives on the jewel. This tome has been published in collaboration with Maison Chaumet.