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Description
A complete and practical guide to using precious and semi-precious stones in any metal – from traditional settings to contemporary looks.
This is a detailed, technical guide to stone-setting for jewellers of all levels, from jewellery students to professional jewellers. It explores traditional, modern and experimental approaches to stone-setting, from the purely functional to design-led solutions for securing stones.
This book takes you through the entire process of setting stones from choosing a suitable stone, designing and making the setting, to seating and setting the stone. The extensive setting techniques are combined with step-by-step demonstrations, precise diagrams and images of contemporary work from international jewellers. A comprehensive reference section, featuring an illustrated glossary, makes this book an essential stone-setting resource.
Discover the most up-to-date reflection of current practice and technology through demonstrations produced using 3D modelling software and learn about skills and techniques which are presented with expert accuracy.
Table of Contents
About this Book
1. Introduction to Design
2. Gemstone Directory
3. Techniques Directory
Rub-over Settings
Claw Settings
Grain Settings
Fancy Settings
Pearls and Gem Beads
4. Reference
Conversions
Stone Shapes
Templates for Settings
Glossary
Suppliers and Services
Further Reading
Galleries, Fairs and Organisations
Index
Acknowledgements
Product details
| Published | 05 Apr 2018 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 208 |
| ISBN | 9781912217540 |
| Imprint | Herbert Press |
| Illustrations | Colour illustrations throughout |
| Dimensions | 0 x 0 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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