Best of
Jewellery

2007

Calder Jewelry


Alexander S.C. Rower - 2007
    Also included are examples of Calder's innovative drawings, the boxes he made to store jewellery, historic photographs of his jewellery worn by notable patrons and a chronology.

Rings: Jewelry of Power, Love and Loyalty


Diana Scarisbrick - 2007
    The examples come from great museums and from private collections, chiefly that of the noted gem dealer Benjamin Zucker.The author, one of the world's leading jewelry historians, draws on artistic and literary sources to make the rings' contexts come alive with paintings, drawings, and vivid quotations.

Georgian Jewellery, 1714-1830


Ginny Redington - 2007
    Heavy academic tomes have already been written about the period, so this book illuminates the subject in a more colourful and accessible way. Much disparate information about the jewellery has been gathered together and the period is brought alive by portraits and character sketches of famous Georgians in their finery, fashion tips, gossip, and some rather outrageous cartoons of the time, as well as interesting newly discovered facts. Some might think that Georgian jewellery is the stuff of museums or safe-deposit boxes, but since many of the pieces pictured here have been on the market in the last few years, it is hoped this book will encourage people to realise this lovely jewellery is as beautiful an adornment today as it was over two hundred years ago. Information is given on how t

Creative Embellishments: For Paper, Jewelry, Fabric, and More


Sherrill Kahn - 2007
    This title also spotlights these embellishments on quilts, garments, journals, and other projects.

500 Earrings: New Directions in Contemporary Jewelry


Marthe Le Van - 2007
    Juried by award-winning designer Alan Revere, the earrings range from the classic to the avant-garde, and come from an international array of artists, including Cynthia Eid, Rachelle Thiewes, and Jeff and Susan Wise. Their materials include not only traditional gold, sterling silver, copper, and wire, but also more unusual items such as glass, plastic, porcelain, and paper. The earrings are forged, soldered, chased, and cast, with surface embellishments that run the gamut from enamel and metal foils to patinas and inlay. Expert jewelers, students, artists, and everyone who appreciates fine craftsmanship will enjoy this collection.

Cartier


Hans Nadelhoffer - 2007
    In the 1980s Cartier granted Hans Nadelhoffer exclusive access to its archives in order to write the definitive history. Long out of print, Nadelhoffer's exhaustive research has been revived with lush new photography and design sketches of the world's most distinctive and finely crafted jewelry. Through charming and compelling anecdotes, these famed gemsand the elite clientele who don themare brought to life. This fully illustrated account is the essential complement to any jewelry lover's collection, and will satisfy the longings of all those who covet this legendary brand.

The Shell: A World of Decoration and Ornament


Ingrid Thomas - 2007
    They have been worn as amulets to bring fertility, good fortune or protection from the evil eye. But above all, their beauty has fired the imagination of artists and craftsmen through the ages. Their work forms the heart of this book.

How To Make Polymer Clay Beads


Carol Blackburn - 2007
    With clear instructions and step-by-step photographic sequences, the book explains the various bead techniques and how to produce various faux effects.

Friedrich Becker Jewellery, Kinetics & Objects: Kinetic Jewellery


Friedrich Becker - 2007
    Becker was the creator of kinetic jewellery and well known as a sculptor and designer. He also worked for many years as a professor of goldsmithing at the Fachhochschule in Dusseldorf. Honours were heaped upon him and he was the recipient of many international awards. His work is collected by many major museums and has featured in innumerable exhibitions. This book focuses on the extraordinary genius of Becker, a master craftsman and mentor, who would have welcomed this exploration of his work to inspire artists and art historians alike.

Bejeweled: Beautiful Fashion Jewelry to Make and Wear Using Crystals, Beads, and Charms


Claire Aristides - 2007
    Packed with beautiful pieces to make and wear, Bejeweled offers a breathtaking range of classic and contemporary necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings. These original, feminine jewelry creations have been selected from Claire's stunning designs---more than thirty unashamedly sexy, glamorous and totally wearable acessories for every chosen occasion. The handmade pieces featured will see you through all seasons and all occasions: from pairing a topaz pendant necklace with a fresh summer dress for a casual day out, to making a pair of sparkly chandelier earrings for a formal wedding outfit. Claire's personal passion for handmade excellence is echoed throughout the book in the simplicity of her jewelry, her love of mixing color and textures and her ability to choose the most alluring stones and materials; satin ribbon and suede make dramatic statements when teamed with crystals and wooden beads, while a topaz pendant mixes luxuriously with decorative gold adornments. Claire offers firsthand advice on getting started, how to approach the designs and choose from the vast array of beads and materials available. She then gives invaluable instruction on how to accomplish the basics: how to make links and fastenings, string the different components onto a chain, and secure the finished pieces. Within the "Jewelry Collection" itself, thirty step-by-step projects demonstrate a variety of skills for all levels including technical concepts such as wiring, making components, dyeing metal and beads, and working with different materials such as semiprecious stones, shell and cord. The beginner to the advanced can progress through the collection, from making a vintage pearl bracelet with a gunmetal chain and a pair of tourmaline teardrop earrings, to a Swarovski crystal pendant or a tiger's-eye ring. These are treasures to make and wear with pride!

Precious Metal Clay Techniques


Tim McCreight - 2007
    This book showcases the work of some of the world's leading practitioners using this material.

Woven Crystal Beaded Jewellery


Celine Marchand - 2007
    All the pieces are made using simple techniques that are explained clearly from start to finish. Additional information shows you how to make beautiful beaded beads and tassels that can be combined to create your own personally designed jewellery.

Mastering Beadwork by Cypher, Carol Huber ( Author ) ON Jun-01-2007, Spiral bound


Carol Huber Cypher - 2007
    Like new - immediate UK dispatch

Vanishing Beauty: Indigenous Body Art and Decoration


Bertie Winkel - 2007
    Renowned nature photographers Bertie and Dos Winkel traveled to four continents and visited more than thirty indigenous tribes to capture a vast spectrum of body art and adornment. Their subjects--men, women, and children of all ages--make extraordinary use of the materials found in their environments: bone, feathers, teeth, hair, shells, metals, beads, and pigment. While the results are spectacularly different, their motivations are universal--the adornment of the human body to communicate stages in life, stories of courage and grief, exhibitions of rank and fortune, and the exaltation of beauty and virility. The book's large format lends these large-scale portraits eloquence and serenity. The exquisite detail and intoxicating color of the photographs allow the observer to appreciate the variety of indigenous body art and decoration while the essays in the book remind us that while the rest of the world hungers for the spiritual and exotic, the very essence of these values is being lived out in remote corners--and is rapidly disappearing.

Cats Big & Small


Christi Friesen - 2007
    The big cats - lions and tigers and pumas, oh my! will roar to life as polymer clay focal beads, masks and sculptures. But not to be outdone, a parade of kitties will show who really rules. Throughout the book, embellishments of beads, fibers, and surface treatments will make this a book you want to cuddle up with.

Beading with Crystals: Beautiful Jewelry, Simple Techniques


Katherine Duncan Aimone - 2007
    Glittering and colorful, these and other multi-faceted glass crystal beads have become the jewelry maker’s material of choice. They’re the star of the show in this sparkling entry in the Beading with series, which features a fabulous combination of both simple and more complex projects. Crafters start their creative journey by learning basic techniques, including stringing and simple wirework (looping, wrapping, coiling). Then they’re ready to start making pieces that range from a necklace of matte metal beads and shimmering crystals to a captivating pair of chandelier earrings. Sophisticated jewelry findings accent the finished pieces, and detailed illustrations make the process easy and successful for beginners.A Selection of the Crafter's Choice Book Club.