The Guide to Gemstone Settings

ISBN-13: 9781408154991 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 208 str.

Anastasia Young

Opis

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

Spis treści

Part One/ Introduction
Covers all the groundwork for stone setting, including how stones are used throughout history, how they are cut, and how they are used in contemporary jewellery today.

Part Two/ Directory of Stones
An illustrated directory covering all the most commonly used gemstones in jewellery as well as their suitability for particular types of jewellery with appropriate setting techniques.

Part Three/ Dictionary of Techniques
Covers all the techniques used for setting stones from basic techniques to Computer Aided Modelling
Introduction
Mounting Stones
Rub-Over Settings
Prong Settings
Grain Settings
Fancy Settings
Pearls and Gem Beads

Part Four/ Reference
A useful reference section full of useful information about stones, tools and jewellery-making in general including glossary.