Jewelry category: 449 books

Explains in non-technical terms how to use the refractometer to identify diamonds and colored gems, and how to separate natural gems from imitations, treated gemstones, synthetics, and look-alikes. The approach is direct and practical, and its style is easy to understand. With this highly accessible guide booklet, anyone can begin to master gem identification using the refractometer.

Buying a diamond can be one of the most important and intimidating purchases you ever make. Whether you're getting engaged or buying for an anniversary, investment or "just because," How to Buy a Diamond will take the pressure and uncertainty out of getting the best diamond for your money. Newly...

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on the watchmaker's lathe, with information on its origins, development, construction, and uses. Written in simple, plain language and profusely illustrated, this volume is ideal for students and apprentices, and it would make for a fantastic addition...

Popular Gemmology constitutes a definitive guide on many aspects of gemmology, covering a wide range of natural and manufactured gems, their taxonomy, and the methods in which they are machined. The perfect book for both the amateur and professional, this text presents in an accessible manner for...

A Bottomless Reservoir For Silver Pendants, Sterling Silver Pendants, CZ, Silver Baltic Amber, Tanzanite, Marcasite, Silver Sandal, Silver Scarab and Silver Vial Pendants  

A fresh, fun and contemporary book of 100 DIY paper projects with a modern, quirky twist! Paperie features a myriad of innovative ideas and easy-to-master papercraft techniques including clever ideas for unique stationery, home decor, cute paper jewellery, inspiring wedding ideas, upcycled...

This elegant seed bead necklace, inspired by a 1930s example, was complicated to design but is actually extremely easy to make. The bead loops are simply added one at a time.

Over 300 outstanding illustrations — thoughtfully selected and excellently reproduced — depict ornate altar screens, doors, chandeliers, balcony railings, candelabra, tombstone crosses, pulpits, gates, window screens, and more. Brief captions identify the types, origins, and dates of pieces in this excellent collection for artists, interior designers, craftspeople, and lovers of antiques.

Quickly learn how to make unique and stunning jewellery designed by a professional. Sarah's degree in design and her eye for colour mean that her original designs are snapped up as soon as they hit the shelves and her patterns, that can help you to re-create her designs for themselves, are constantly...

Réalisez plus de 40 colliers, bagues, bracelets, broches, barrettes, sautoirs... en pâte Fimo grâce aux modèles proposés dans ce livre. Des étapes claires illustrées de dessins détaillés et de photos. Des astuces et des idées de gammes de couleurs viennent s'ajouter aux explications. Avec...

Friendship bracelets never go out of style. And with this fun friendship bracelet kit, they're easier and more fun than ever! Ultimate Friendship Bracelets Kit gives you everything you need to make 12 classic bracelets including: 14 colorful skeins of embroidery floss A full-color book...

Soprattutto se la moneta è antica, o se semplicemente ha un centinaio di anni, essa forma sulla sua superficie una “patina”, che in alcuni casi contribuisce ad aumentare l’interesse dei collezionisti per la moneta stessa. Solitamente un collezionista preferisce l’”aspetto naturale” della...

Chi sono i figli del sogno? Tutti coloro che nacquero dopo la drammatica parentesi della II Guerra Mondiale, i frutti di quelle donne che, finalmente libere di votare democraticamente e consce dei loro diritti riversarono sui loro figli tutti i sogni rimasti chiusi nell'ermetico cassetto della dittatura...

Set off your stylish new outfit with a fabulous hand-made brooch or surprise your friends and family members with a spectacular one-off piece as a gift. This fantastic new title in the inspirational Magpie series will show you how to make 20 eye-catching pieces, with clear step-by-step instructions and...