As status symbols or emblems ofendless love, diamonds have been worn, collected, and presented as lavish gifts since the earliest days of antiquity. Today, steady sales—and borrowed baubles on the arms of starlets—indicate that diamonds remain among the most sought-after gemstones. But few, if any, private collections surpass that of Queen Elizabeth II.The Queen’s Diamonds takes readers on a tour of the magnificent royal inheritance of diamonds from Queen Adelaide in the 1830s to the present day. The book features more than seventy awe-inspiring pieces of jewelry from one of the finest collections in the world. With three hundred full-color photographs—many newly commissioned for the book—the dazzling display ranges from the flawless pink diamond presented to Princess Elizabeth, as she was then known, for her wedding in 1947 to nineteenth-century diamond diadems to the Cartier “Halo” tiara worn most recently by The Duchess of Cambridge at her wedding in April 2011. As informative as it is stunningly beautiful, the book includes information on many items of international importance and great historic significance. Published on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, The Queen’s Diamonds offers the first authorized account of this iconic and unparalleled collection of diamond jewelry. The photos superbly encapsulate the breathtaking beauty of the subjects, and the descriptions are packed with fascinating details.

    All feature her trademark tiers of beads that are layered into gorgeous jewelry. Every piece uses the most popular and beloved stitches in beading: right angle weave and peyote. Most of the bracelets, necklaces, earrings, pendants, and chokers here are new, but Sabine has also included a few of her favorite classics. An inspirational photo gallery of beadwork from leading designers, including Sabine, rounds out this must-have book.

    These precious stones have long played a part in royal ceremonies and gift-giving, and the book features numerous photographs—many newly commissioned—including close-up views of each piece. Few private diamond collections surpass that of the Royal Collection, and this lavishly illustrated volume offers readers a glimpse of many one-of-a-kind examples.

    This gorgeous book showcases 500 images of the world's best contemporary beaded jewelry, produced by 275 artists whose work is notable for exceptional technical expertise, innovative combinations, and sheer beauty. Beaders of all levels will find much to admire--and inspire--in these pages. The extraordinary international roster of accomplished designers includes:Diane Fitzgerald  *  Ingeborg Vandamme *  Helena Tang-Lim  *  Felieke van der Leest  * Marcia DeCoster  *   Paulette Baron  *  Kira Seiden  *  Sherry Serafini  *  Melanie Potter  * Jamie Cloud Eakin  *  Sabine Lippert  *  Wayne Robbins  *  Kyunghee Kim  *  Katharina Eder  * Tamuna Lezhava  *  Veronica Jonsson  *  Margie Deeb  *  Jean Power  *  Amy Katz  *  Jean Campbell  *  Ann Tevepaugh Mitchell  *  Nancy Cain  *  Laura McCabe  *  Rachel Nelson-Smith *  Eva Dobos  *  Huib Petersen  *  Carol Wilcox Wells  * as well as many talented but lesser-known artists!

    Beaders stitch individual elements, such as circles, squares, or triangles that are not hard to make or require much time, and use them as building blocks to construct intricate and sophisticated-looking finished jewelry. Beaders will also learn how to stitch a bezel for a rivoli, create a bail for pendants, make a spiral rope, and stitch a toggle clasp. Stitching these circles, squares, and triangles together into necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings transforms small components into stunning showstoppers!

    All of the projects have detailed recipes and are fully illustrated with step by step instructions, and all are graded for difficulty. The basics are explained from terminology to techniques and design ideas and inspirations are provided throughout. Each chapter starts with a main project which introduces the theme and takes you step-by-step through the construction of the headline tassel. Some of the chapters then lead on to more elaborate inspirations projects and others to simple ideas that you can develop further. With full color photography the author has also included handy tips and hints.

    Traditional techniques such as filigree are discussed alongside contemporary designs that marry metals and mix materials to create unique textures and surfaces.

    This book is a must-have, an essential and inspiring release for all jewelers, crafters, art fans, collectors, and contemporary designers of all stripes. Showcase 500 Rings was curated by Bruce Metcalf, a renowned studio jeweler from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    In this beautiful new book, Olivier Dupon introduces over100 of the finest modern jewelers practicing today.Both up-and-coming and established designers are featured, and thesheer variety of their work is amazing. The book showcases fine jewelry,fashion jewelry, luxury jewelry, conceptual jewelry, and more. Hundredsof color photographs display the work, and there are also portraits ofdesigners at work as well as shots of studios, workshops, and boutiques.Every type of jewelry—earrings and rings, brooches and bracelets,headpieces and necklaces—is represented. Rough stones appear withexquisitely faceted gems; organic forms vie with geometric structures;feathers and leather take their place next to platinum and diamonds.The range of designers is global, and for most of them this is thefirst time their work is appearing in book form.

    I CAN Herringbone teaches herringbone stitch in all its forms, guiding readers with the aid of hundreds of step-by-step illustrations. These 25 accessible, wearable, and beautiful projects--including earrings, necklaces, chokers, pendants, and bracelets--feature techniques ranging from the simplest version of the flat stitch to embellishment, tubular herringbone, and completely three-dimensional forms.

    The Sourcebook of Contemporary Jewelry Design is the first large-scale book of its kind, showcasing a complete and diverse range of contemporary jewelry designers—and providing a combination of inspirational images and instructive ideas sure to bring your jewelry-making to the next level.

    A detailed explanation of the basics is followed by 26+ projects updated from the pages of Bead&Button magazine. Readers will learn how to make fringe, scallops, looped fringe, and more as they work through 26 stitched necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. A wide variety of project styles, some including pearls, crystals, and art beads, guarantees something for everyone!

    Common beading techniques are clearly explained, with helpful tips on which colour to choose, what equipment you will need and advice on how to find the best beads.Features 18 step-by-step projects to help you make stunning necklaces, earrings and bracelets that you can easily make at home, including beginner, intermediate and advanced projects to suit all abilities. All designs are by Hollywood's hippest jewellery designer, Maya Brenner, whose pieces are worn by some of the world's most fashionable people including Reese Witherspoon and Cameron Diaz.From high fashion to street chic, make jewellery to suit any style with Beaded Jewellery.

    Creative ideas for making glass beads 8 skilled beadmakers are given the challenge to create beads based on an inspiration--a color, a season, a painting, an emotion--to see what they will create Resulting beads show the variety of creative responses Includes step-by-step techniques for using other materials with the glass to create unique beads

    A complete and practical guide to using precious and semi-precious stones in any metal, from traditional settings to contemporary looks.

    Jean’s workshop as she teaches advanced beginner to intermediate jewelry makers how to create 30 mixed-metal and mixed-media projects that celebrate the process as well as the finished product. Readers will learn to build color with enameling, add detail with etching, create unique settings for unusual components, and more. St. Jean’s organic, earthy designs belie an amazing attention to detail and professional craftsmanship that inspires her many fans.

    Begin your creative journey by learning from an extensive section on basic techniques that includes stringing, knotting, off-loom beading, edgings, brick stitch, herringbone stitch, ladder stitch, netting, peyote stitch, square stitch, right angle weave, and wirework.

    This book shows off versatile cube beads in a delightfully creative mix of necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Virginia Jensen uses her artistic eye to develop subtle, fashion-forward color palettes, interesting patterns, and delightful shapes like stars and flowers. All 28 projects are fully illustrated – the best way to learn stitching techniques! Easy to find and fun to work with, cube beads offer a new range of possibilities for lovers of seed beads.

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