The Art of Jewelry Making

The Art of Jewelry Making

Author: Alan Revere

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780806947679

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Describes articles of jewelry by contemporary designers, with step-by-step information on how they were constructed, and offers instructions and advice on design, techniques, specialized tools, and related matters.


The Art of Jewelry Design

The Art of Jewelry Design

Author:

Publisher: Schiffer Craft

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780887405624

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The combined talents of three top jewelry designers have created this beautiful and practical book. Starting with a fully illustrated discussion of design principles and metal and stone rendering techniques, this volume then presents progressive detailed sketches and finished drawings of many varieties of ring and earring designs.


Creative Variations in Jewelry Design

Creative Variations in Jewelry Design

Author: Maurice P. Galli

Publisher: Schiffer Craft

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764303302

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Step-by-step instruction through the creative drawing process for twenty-five different styles of jewelry sets, with four variations for each. From each specific design idea, you will see jewelry being developed in silver and gold, old gold, gold with diamonds, and platinum with precious stones. Designs for matching bracelets, necklaces, brooches, earrings, and rings in many classic and popular styles.


Brilliance!

Brilliance!

Author: Cindy Edelstein

Publisher: Lark Books

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 1600591574

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This sensational design book showcases America’s most gorgeous and inventive art jewelry! For over a decade, the elite invitation-only American Jewelry Design Council (AJDC) has sponsored an annual project: every member creates an original piece based on a given theme. With imagination and skill, jewelers have tackled such concepts as the Mona Lisa, Wheel, Key, Puzzle, Water, Flight, Peekaboo, Sphere, Pyramid, and Secret Treasure. Each of these topics now becomes a dramatically photographed chapter, complete with illuminating introductions by renowned jewelry writers Cindy Edelstein and Frank Stankus. In addition to background information on the AJDC, and the story of the annual design event, artists’ commentaries enhance specific images. A final members’ section includes a biography, headshot, and additional jewelry images for each talented individual.


Jewelry Design

Jewelry Design

Author: Elizabeth Olver

Publisher: Northlight

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781581800944

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A practical guide for jewelers of every skill level. 500+ photographs feature innovative, contemporary pieces. 400+ diagrams reveal their form, structure and processes. In this stunning guide, instruction meets inspiration to create the perfect reference for aspiring and established jewelry artisans. Divided into two sections, the first part covers the various materials and techniques that comprise contemporary jewelry design, including: processes, stones, metals, settings, links, joints, fittings, finishes and enameling. The second part features a directory of shape and form categorized by pieces, such as earrings, bracelets, cufflinks, rings, necklaces, pins, etc. Diagrams describe the methods and designs employed, so artists can learn to apply these principles to their own works.


The Complete Book of Jewelry Making

The Complete Book of Jewelry Making

Author: Carles Codina

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 1579903045

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An illustrated introduction to the art of making jewelry, providing a review of metallurgy, describing basic and advanced techniques, examining various surfaces, and including step-by-step instructions for several projects.


The Art of Jewellery Design

The Art of Jewellery Design

Author: Elizabeth Olver

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780713661552

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This is a creative guide to designing jewellery, written by experiencedjewellery maker, Liz Olver. In this book she gives comprehensivedetails on the essential stages of the design process - from workingout the brief and seeking inspiration to working with technicaldrawings and developing the idea further as the piece evolves. Casestudies, real-life projects and tips provide professional advice andencouragement. The book is written and illustrated in a clear cut andeasily accessible style.


Art Nouveau Jewelry Designs

Art Nouveau Jewelry Designs

Author: Rene Beauclair

Publisher: Courier Dover Publications

Published: 2016-09-21

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 0486810062

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"Art Nouveau Jewelry Designs, first published by Dover Publications, Inc., in 2016, reprints all the designs from Neue Ideen feur Modernen Schmuck, published by Verlag von Jul. Hoffmann, Stuttgart, Germany, n.d."


Professional Goldsmithing:A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Jewelry Techniques

Professional Goldsmithing:A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Jewelry Techniques

Author: Alan Revere

Publisher: Springer

Published: 1991-06-06

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13:

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"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.