Download or read book Jewelry Design written by Elizabeth Olver and published by Northlight. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Jewelry Design Source Book written by Patricia Bayer and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Jewelry Design Source Book written by Patricia Bayer and published by Springer. This book was released on 1989-05-15 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ofp:HII..'rn book-; published from the 16th to the 19th cen· lUrks. while practical expenise emigrated with lluguenot nali:-;men alkr the !{evocation of the Edict of Nantes in 16H'). Other jewelers were invited to work at the reign rulers, and visiting ladies took advantage of their time in Paris to have their jewels rt'set. Although the French Revolution of 17H9 brought this luxwy trade to a standstill, it was triumphantly revived under Napoleon. Even the collapse of the Second Empire in I H70 could not shake it. ·n,e great dynasties of Canit:r, limu:heron, and Chaumet survi\"lxl the disaster unscathed and expanded their empires into the 20th century, setting up branches in Lon· don. New York. Switzerland, and japan. It was from Paris, too, that the pioneers of Art Nouveau and An Deco emerged to generate the ideas which the great jewelers then tr~msf(>nned into r:tshionahle jewels. A-; ;I rt:Slllt of the close connection between the leading jewelers and cou· ture houses. designs have been conceived in harmony with the latestl:tshions in dress; this has contributed to the continuingsuccessofthe French firms in the.post·Second World War peri
Download or read book Vintage Jewelry Design written by Caroline Cox and published by Lark Books (NC). This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts more than 100 years of design history, accompanied by archive images, fashion photography, and specially commissioned illustrations of period pieces.
Download or read book Hot Connections Jewelry written by Jennifer Chin and published by Potter Craft. This book was released on 2011-07-12 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The art of soldering—permanently joining metal components with a torch and solder—can open up a new world of creative possibilities for jewelry makers. In Hot Connections Jewelry, award-winning jewelry designer Jennifer Chin guides you through every step, from choosing a torch to basic techniques like sawing, filing, and riveting, as well as more advanced techniques like creating surface textures, setting stones, and using inlay. With 23 in-depth lessons and 15 stunning projects, as well as inspiring examples from contributing artists, Hot Connections Jewelry is your essential guide to unleashing your creativity and confidence in jewelry making.
Download or read book The Jewelry Design Source Book written by Patricia Bayer and published by Springer. This book was released on 1989-05-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ofp:HII..'rn book-; published from the 16th to the 19th cen· lUrks. while practical expenise emigrated with lluguenot nali:-;men alkr the !{evocation of the Edict of Nantes in 16H'). Other jewelers were invited to work at the reign rulers, and visiting ladies took advantage of their time in Paris to have their jewels rt'set. Although the French Revolution of 17H9 brought this luxwy trade to a standstill, it was triumphantly revived under Napoleon. Even the collapse of the Second Empire in I H70 could not shake it. ·n,e great dynasties of Canit:r, limu:heron, and Chaumet survi\"lxl the disaster unscathed and expanded their empires into the 20th century, setting up branches in Lon· don. New York. Switzerland, and japan. It was from Paris, too, that the pioneers of Art Nouveau and An Deco emerged to generate the ideas which the great jewelers then tr~msf(>nned into r:tshionahle jewels. A-; ;I rt:Slllt of the close connection between the leading jewelers and cou· ture houses. designs have been conceived in harmony with the latestl:tshions in dress; this has contributed to the continuingsuccessofthe French firms in the.post·Second World War peri
Download or read book 20th Century Jewelry written by John Peacock and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here, in more than 1,500 full-color, specially drawn illustrations, is the most comprehensive and detailed history and sourcebook of twentieth-century jewelry ever published.
Download or read book The Jewelry Maker s Design Book written by Deryn Mentock and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With The Jewelry Maker's Design Book: An Alchemy of Objects you will learn techniques for making several beautiful projects and discover how to plan and conceive your designs using one-of-a-kind objects in mixed media jewelry pieces.
Download or read book Jewelry Concepts Technology written by Oppi Untracht and published by Doubleday. This book was released on 2011-01-26 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive reference for jewelry makers of all levels of ability--a complete, profusely illustrated guide to design, materials, and techniques, as well as a fascinating exploration of jewelry-making throughout history.
Download or read book Order in Space written by Keith Critchlow and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book European Designer Jewelry written by Ginger Moro and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dramatic evolution of 20th century European jewelry design, documenting the innovative trends, sources, and makers. Artists' limited-edition creations, as well as fashion and costume jewelry, are explored through the well-researched text, over 700 wonderful photos and vintage prints. Biographical sketches are provided for the artists and couturiers who worked closely with the fashion designers.
Download or read book Jeweler s Resource written by Bruce G. Knuth and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jeweler's Resource is written as a unique & practical tool for the bench jeweler. It also serves as the most complete counter reference available to the retail jeweler. It has become a standard reference in the jewelry industry. This revised & expanded edition includes new sections on diamond grading standards, enhanced ring size information, additional metal weight charts & formulae & an expanded 550 entry glossary. The easy-to-follow text & illustrations allow for the explanation of many aspects of gems & jewelry. The author has included extensive listings of gems & gem properties, complete lists of birthstones & birthstone alternatives, diagrams of more than 40 gems cutting styles, metaphysical properties of gems, the composition & standards of all common jewelry metals & solders & numerous formulas & chemical preparations. Additional features are a complete listing of international ring sizes, mathematical formulas for jewelers, comprehensive measurement conversion tables & FTC standards for diamond, gold & silver marketing. This award winning author's 33 years as a jewelry maker & 25 years as a jewelry educator have combined to make the text both comprehensive & understandable. Contact: Jewelers Press, PO Box 103, Eastlake, CO 80614. Fax or Phone (303) 452-7764
Download or read book Mastering Contemporary Jewelry Design written by Loretta Lam and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2020-04-28 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible and easy-to-use guide to the principles and elements of jewelry design, this resource helps jewelry makers of all skill levels take their designs from good to great. Instructor and expert Loretta Lam offers guidance on working with a wide array of materials, along with exercises to help you explore new design concepts before applying them to your work directly. Dozens of stunning examples from designers around the world help inspire anyone looking for a new source of creativity. Learn how to discover your personal inspiration and process, master the use of the design elements and principles, establish a design hierarchy and find your voice, draw on the inestimable value of critique, and more. You will keep this book close at hand and pick it up time and again for inspiration and as an essential reference.
Download or read book Art Deco Jewelry written by Sylvie Raulet and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents almost 800 illustrations with text celebrating the achievements of Art Decon jewelry. The author's text covers the creations of the Haute Joaillererie and the avant-garde designers. There is also a range of accessories such as vanity cases, cigarette cases and clocks.
Download or read book Set in Style written by Sarah D. Coffin and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its opening on the Place Vend�me in 1906, the jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels has played a leading role in setting style and design trends in luxury jewelry. Set in Style explores the historical significance of the firm's contributions to jewelry design in the 20th century. The book features more than 250 of Van Cleef & Arpels' most celebrated works from museum and private collections worldwide, including jewels, timepieces, fashion accessories and objets d'art and is published to accompany a major exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution, New York City, opening in February 2011. Six accessible essays accompanied by nearly 300 photographs, including previously unpublished design drawings from the Van Cleef & Arpels archives, examine the precious pieces through the lenses of innovation, transformation, nature, exoticism, fashion and celebrity. Among the objects illustrated are a tiara worn by Grace Kelly; Elizabeth Taylor's amethyst, coral and diamond bracelet and pendant earrings; a bracelet and necklace owned by Eva Peron; and the 'Jarreti�re' bracelet owned by Marlene Dietrich, worn in the film Stage Fright.
Download or read book The Jewelry Architect written by Kate McKinnon and published by Interweave. This book was released on 2010-11-16 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovative jewelry artist Kate McKinnon takes you on a creative journey of techniques and projects in The Jewelry Architect as she uses a variety of materials and tools to create gallery-quality bracelets, necklaces, and rings. Beautiful color photographs and clearly written instructions will give you the building blocks to combine wirework, metal clay, beadwork, and traditional metalsmithing to create one-of-a-kind, wearable art pieces. Learn how to combine techniques and how to manufacture a variety of components such as clasps, hooks, earring findings, and ring bases to customize your work. Revel in Kate's signature style, an earthy melange of metal, beads, and fibers, as you make 16 gorgeous fashion-forward projects. In addition, The Jewelry Architect shares tips on the best ways to reinforce beadwork, bind edges, string components, form metal clay ring bands, fuse rings, create head pins, and so much more. With The Jewelry Architect, you will learn how mixing techniques and media can create art-to-wear jewelry.
Download or read book Jewelry Design Source Book written by Diana Scarisbrick and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the most primitive materials such as bone and hemp cord, jewelry has evolved into the elegant and luxurious metals and stones in use today. How the production methods and materials developed over time and the greet designers who have paved the way are the subject of this comprehensive guide to styles of jewelry around the world. Divided by period end complete with a glossary of terms, this beautifully-designed book is the ultimate source for the would-be collector, the sophisticated collector or the designer looking for inspiration.
