Stonesetting for Jewellery Makers: Techniques, inspiration & professional advice for stunning results

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The indispensable reference of the many and varied cutting edge techniques, treatments and innovations used in jewelry design, for professional jewelry makers, beginners, and Etsy sellers alike.

From ready-made snap settings to handmade mounts for unique pieces, Stonesetting for Contemporary Jewellery Makers is an all-encompassing examination of the many and varied techniques, treatments and innovations used in jewelry design. Whether learning how to make settings from scratch or choosing and working with ready-made mountings, this book arms the reader with techniques that can be applied to a range of pieces.

Throughout the book, beautifully illustrated step-by-step tutorials are accompanied by practical tips and advice, while inspirational galleries present stunning examples of the ways in which contemporary jewelers experiment with settings, materials and stones. Included:

An overview of tools and materials, accompanied by an in-depth guide to choosing and evaluating a variety of stones
The range of settings available-from bezel to prong to snap settings using step-by-step instructions explaining how to set cabochons, faceted stones, and other variants
A handy section in the back contains care, maintenance, and repair advice, plus a gallery of gorgeous finished pieces.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Search Press; Revised edition (November 8, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1800920857
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1800920859
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.56 x 0.61 x 11 inches