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Diverse,
extensive, and incredibly beautiful, this awe-inspiring collection
features the most magnificent rings ever. With designs ranging
from traditional to very avant-garde, each of the 1000 examples is
an exceptional work of art, finely crafted by the best
contemporary jewelers. Among the prestigious artisans represented:
Arline M. Fisch, Michael Zobel, Katja Prins, Paul Preston, and
Bruce Metcalf 420 pages
Paperback
Code: 1579905080M price
NZ $59.95
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Never
before has such an extensive and beautiful collection of brooches
been assembled, or photographed to such perfection. Marjorie
Simon, a distinguished presence in the field, chose the pieces,
and every one features the fine craftsmanship of a top jeweler.
The breathtaking styles range from traditional to very
avant-garde. Detail images and artist's comments accompany many of
the photos.
Code:1579906125M
price NZ $59.95
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With
a coil, braid, and twist, plus other ingenious techniques, these
magnificent pieces take lovely shape. Each of the 99 projects,
illustrated with color photos and diagrams, shows why wire jewelry
has become a hot craft. Pretty earrings come in a delicate
teardrop or corkscrew style; a flat braided necklace has a unique,
oxidized finish; and the traditional chain mail bracelet features
pearls.
Code: 1579906451M price NZ$
34.95
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Written
with clarity and passion by a leader in the field, this lavish
introduction to enameling covers all the popular techniques, the
fundamentals of setting up a studio, and 14 fabulous projects. The
various enameling methods, from traditional cloisonné, champlevé,
and plique-r-jour to experimental techniques such as firing enamel
onto mesh forms are explored.
Code:1579905072M
price NZ$ 59.95
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Hundreds
of color photographs detail the procedures and display a
breathtaking assortment of pieces by talented artists. Each
innovative project introduces techniques that range from casting
and stamping to hand engraving, electroplating, and more
specialized methods. The chapter on gems alone—featuring the
work of Bernd Munsteiner, considered the world’s best gem
cutter—makes this source book invaluable.
160 pages Hard Cover
Code:
1579903568M price
NZ$ 69.95
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They’re
the very best in contemporary glass beadmaking, 100 dazzling and
unique examples by an international array of world-renowned
artists. This gorgeous color survey has it all. The beads come
single or in multiples, in jewelry or sculpural pieces,
flameworked and kiln formed, and their diversity and beauty are
amazing. An artist’s comment and detail image accompany many of
the photos.
Code:
1579904580M price NZ$ 59.95
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