Ädelmetaller & ädelstenar: konstföremål & design

"I've paged through stacks of books on the history of watches. . . . But I hadn't come across a book that actually moved me until I picked up A Man and His Watch. The volume is filled with heartfelt stories."-T: The New York Ti...

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Discover the ultimate technique-based guide for one of the top trends in jewelry making-chain maille. In Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop, you'll find more than two dozen techniques for making today's most popular chain maille weaves-from simple chai...

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The definitive guide to stonesetting by renowned designer and teacher, Melissa Hunt. From ready-made snap settings to handmade mounts for unique pieces, Stonesetting for Jewellery Makers is an all-encompassing examination of the many and varied te...

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Beautiful Bead Weaving proves that weaving has never been more straightforward. It demonstrates through a series of clear, simple diagrams exactly how to use needles, thread and beads to create your own expensive-looking jewellery in stunning text...

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Welcome to the wonderful world of bead crochet. This attractive collection of necklaces and bracelets includes designs and patterns for beginners to intermediate skill levels. The easy-to-follow instructions will have you creating your own designe...

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Enter the glamorous domain of world-famous jewellery house, Harry Winston, and discover the true rags-to-riches story of the immigrant family behind the phenomenon. Harry Winstons famous slogan for his success was: knowledge, courage, and the abil...

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The essential guide to mounting and setting stones for jewellers of all levels. This book is a clear and practical introduction to mount construction and the processes of stone setting, suitable for both beginners and practising jewellers wanting ...

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Polishing and finishing is a highly skilled specialist craft; a professional finish will transform a piece of jewellery or silver into a work of art. Written by a leading polisher, this practical book explains the traditional techniques and shares...

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After an explanation about tools, materials, setting up a workstation and safety, Barbara will introduce the reader to a thorough discussion on enamel types, techniques and working with colour - both in terms of putting colours together as well as...

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Wire wrapping is a quick and easy technique that will take your jewelry making to the next level. A little wire, a few simple tools, and some brightly colored beads are all you need to start creating your own intriguing fashion statements. By addi...

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A glittering display of the Fitzwilliam Museums finest pieces of jewellery and metalwork. The Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, holds stunning examples of jewellery and metalwork from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. T...

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Wax carving is like sculpture for jewellery and allows enormous creativity, as so many different forms can be made. This practical guide introduces the techniques to this age-old method through a series of guided exercises and projects, and demons...

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In The Art of the Japanese Sword, master swordsmith Yoshindo Yoshihara offers a detailed look at the entire process of Japanese sword making, including the finishing and appreciation of Japanese blades. Japanese sword art stands out in many ways: ...

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'Jewellery in all its guises has been a signifier of glamour in the pages of Vogue since the magazine's inception in 1916...the jewellery always commands the image - infinitely powerful and desirable, inventive and extraordinary.' -...

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"The photos here are undeniably spectacular but the exploration of the costume balls history is worth sticking around for, too." Natural Diamonds Tiaras have always inspired a great fascination and the most beautiful and influential wome...

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This book analyzes the fundamental aspects of graphically depicting a wide variety of jewelry. The relationships of volume, balance between full and empty, treatment of metal surfaces, warm and cool materials and the relationship between the suppo...

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A comprehensive step-by-step guide that will take your craft to a new level. The art of soldering - permanently joining metal components with a torch and solder - is seen as a challenge by many crafters. But this book makes it an easy-to-learn tec...

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Riveting. This highly readable and entertaining book ... finally sets the record straight on the history of the Koh-i-Noor Tarquin Hall, Sunday Times Dynamic, original and supremely readable Maya Jasanoff, Guardian The first comprehensive and auth...

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With pieces drawn from the extensive personal collection of Pharrell Williams, this is a stunning and unprecedented exploration of the 'bling' in hip-hop culture and fashion. Few recording artists have had a greater hand in incorporating...

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Kumihimo is a popular jewellery-making technique with origins in Japanese tradition. This colourful and informative beginner's guide to the craft explains how to use a circular kumihimo disc and a variety of braids and beads to create 12 stun...

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This is the exciting story of Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe one of Sweden's most important 20th century silversmiths and master jewellery designer and her life. The watch with an open bracelet and a mirror dial withour numbers made the silversmith and...

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"...heres eye candy on every page of the book." Natural Diamonds "From the 1950s to the present day, a wide range of international designers are examined in detail with many examples of their work clearly illustrated. The author foc...

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"His is a warm, charming page turner of an autobiography: from start to finish full of fascinating characters, incredible and amusing anecdotes, self-effacing humour and wry asides, beautifully detailed observations and, of course, stuffed wi...

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"A dynamic group biography studded with design history and high-society dash . . . [This] elegantly wrought narrative bears the Cartier hallmark."-The Economist The captivating story of the family behind the Cartier empire and the three ...

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After the introduction into geometry, perspective and the representation of materials in vol 1, this volume constitutes a thorough and complete study on the fundamental aspects of graphically depicting a wide variety of jewellery. Having learned a...

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Create exquisite paper jewelry with the look of copper, silver, and gold! Discover how the centuries old technique of quilling paper can give you modern, sophisticated jewelry without a high price tag. Author and quilling enthusiast Ann Martin sho...

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Artist Brandon Holschuh walks you through planning your work space, selecting tools and materials, mastering basic metalwork techniques, and applying your new skills to twenty original pieces. In addition, "The Jeweler's Studio Handbook"...

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Whether it's diamond-encrusted grills, oversized truck style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a ...

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Welcome to a celebration of alternatively designed wrist- and pocket watches, which honors innovative craftsmanship within the world of modern horology. The 150 different brands featured in this unique book each have a double-page spread dedicated...

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Sell Your Jewelry is a complete guide to starting a jewelry business. This book includes all you need to know to establish your company, build a customer base, and develop a profitable business selling your handmade jewelry. Written in plain Engli...

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