Archive for October, 2009

Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Necklace VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

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This gorgeous magnificent necklace by VAN CLEEF & ARPELS suspending a detachable pendant set with a cushion-cut sapphire within a two-tiered circular-cut diamond surround, to the circular and pear-shaped diamond cluster top, from a necklace of oval and cushion-cut sapphires, each within a circular-cut diamond surround, spaced by circular and pear-shaped diamond foliate clusters, mounted in platinum. Necklace coming with similar design brooch by VAN CLEEF & ARPELS set with a pear-shaped sapphire, weighing approximately 7.08 ct, within a circular, marquise and pear-shaped diamond three-tiered surround, mounted in platinum, with pendant hoop for suspension. So, this brooch could be placed instead of small pendant or could be worn separately. Detachable cluster top from necklace also could be worn separately as a bracelet. So, this unic piece have about 6 different ways to wear it - as a set, separately in different variations, longer or shorter necklace […]

The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Jewelry Making Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide for Jewelers and Metalsmiths

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

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The ultimate guide for the experimental jeweler, this complete how-to offers detailed instructions and clear photographs for working with all kinds of materials. From rubber, resin, glass, leather, and paper to plastics, ceramics, textiles, and natural and found objects, these options, along with precious and nonprecious metals, can all be used individually or combined in a mixed-media piece. Preceded by a helpful introduction offering guidance on essential tools and inspirational advice for self-designed projects, the main section is organized by material or media, providing details on the properties and possibilities for each as well as some inspiring examples of jewelry made using the techniques described. For the finishing touch, information on various surface textures that can be achieved for each media as well as ideas for various clasps and closures are shared.
Author: Vannetta Seecharran

Paperback: 
160 pages

Company: Interweave Press 
(2009-10-01)

ISBN: 1596681462
List Price: $26.95
Amazon Price: $16.51
Used Price: $34.48
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