Looking At Jewelry

Author : Susanne Gänsicke,Yvonne J. Markowitz
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781606065990

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Looking at Jewelry by Susanne Gänsicke,Yvonne J. Markowitz Pdf

What is a cabochon? What are the various types of gilding? What is vermeil? This accessible book—the first of its kind—offers concise explanations of key jewelry terms. The fascination with personal adornment is universal. It is a preoccupation that is primal, instinctive, and uniquely human. Jewelry encompasses a seemingly endless number of ornaments produced across time and in all cultures. The range of materials and techniques used in its construction is extraordinary, even revolutionary, with new substances and methods of fabrication added with every generation. In any given society, master artisans have devoted their time, energy, and talent to the fine art of jewelry making, creating some of the most spectacular objects known to humankind. This volume, geared toward jewelry makers, scholars, scientists, students, and fashionistas alike, begins with a lively introduction that offers a cultural history of jewelry and its production. The main text provides information on the most common, iconic, and culturally significant forms of jewelry and also covers materials, techniques, and manufacturing processes. Containing more than eighty color illustrations, this guide will be invaluable to all those wishing to increase their understanding and enjoyment of the art of jewelry.

Author : Doug Batchelor
Publisher : Amazing Facts
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2008-02-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1580190812

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Jewelry: How Much Is Too Much? by Doug Batchelor Pdf

Almost everyone would agree that there's some point where enough jewelry is enough. Well, what is that point? In this book, Doug Batchelor challenges you to find out for yourself what God's Word says on this fascinating subject.

Author : Susanne Gänsicke,Yvonne J. Markowitz
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781606066102

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Looking at Jewelry by Susanne Gänsicke,Yvonne J. Markowitz Pdf

What is a cabochon? What are the various types of gilding? What is vermeil? This accessible book—the first of its kind—offers concise explanations of key jewelry terms. The fascination with personal adornment is universal. It is a preoccupation that is primal, instinctive, and uniquely human. Jewelry encompasses a seemingly endless number of ornaments produced across time and in all cultures. The range of materials and techniques used in its construction is extraordinary, even revolutionary, with new substances and methods of fabrication added with every generation. In any given society, master artisans have devoted their time, energy, and talent to the fine art of jewelry making, creating some of the most spectacular objects known to humankind. This volume, geared toward jewelry makers, scholars, scientists, students, and fashionistas alike, begins with a lively introduction that offers a cultural history of jewelry and its production. The main text provides information on the most common, iconic, and culturally significant forms of jewelry and also covers materials, techniques, and manufacturing processes. Containing more than eighty color illustrations, this guide will be invaluable to all those wishing to increase their understanding and enjoyment of the art of jewelry.

Author : Abby Hook
Publisher : GMC Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Jewelry making
ISBN : 1861088426

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Wire Jewelry Masterclass by Abby Hook Pdf

This comprehensive guide to working with wire, focusing on the intricate and rewarding craft of wire weaving, will delight and inspire all levels of jewellery-maker. The 24 projects, ranging from elegant pendants to earrings, rings, brooches and bracelets, will appeal to a wide range of tastes and are grouped into beginner, intermediate and advanced sections so that confidence grows in the reader to feel able to move on a stage. Abby's experience running tutorials on this wonderful craft shines out in the clarity of the step by step instruction for each project and the invaluable tools and techniques section. To Abby, teaching is all about getting the detail right and taking out the guess work so the maker can concentrate on the end result of a beautiful piece of jewellery.

Author : Liza Urla
Publisher : Antique Collector's Club
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1851498818

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Gemologue by Liza Urla Pdf

Liza Urla is the author of the jewelry blog, Gemologue https://gemologue.com/tag/jewelry-blog

Author : Hugh Tait
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 1554073952

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7000 Years of Jewelry by Hugh Tait Pdf

An illustrated history of jewelry, exploring the varied styles, techniques and materials used to make jewelry throughout the world.

Author : Maren Eichhorn-Johannsen,Adelheid Rasche,Astrid Bahr,Svenia Schneider
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9783791379128

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25,000 Years of Jewelry by Maren Eichhorn-Johannsen,Adelheid Rasche,Astrid Bahr,Svenia Schneider Pdf

Now available in a new edition, this opulent book reaches back 25,000 years to trace the history of jewelry from the Paleolithic Era to the present day. Drawn from the extensive holdings of the Staatliche Museen in Berlin, this collection of jewelry through the ages links cultures and eras to show how the design, wearing, and collecting of personal adornment has evolved over the ages. They range from classic items such as necklaces, rings and earrings to less common items with origins in non-European cultures. The book features jewelry ranging from the splendid crowns of ancient Greece, gold earrings from Babylon and jewelled collars worn by 13th-century Islamic royalty to more modern pieces such as those contained in the imperial collection of Queen Louise of Prussia, Art Nouveau jewelry designed by Rene Lalique, and work by contemporary designers. This chronologically arranged survey includes numerous brief essays and 400 illustrations with detailed captions, making it an ideal reference for anyone interested in cultural history, the history of jewelry, or the art and craft of jewelry making.

Author : Alexander Dawkins
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781771642989

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Understanding Northwest Coast Indigenous Jewelry by Alexander Dawkins Pdf

As beautiful as it is useful, Understanding Northwest Coast Indigenous Jewelry is an invaluable tool for anyone interested in learning about or deepening their understanding of a fascinating craft. Indigenous hand-engraved jewelry from the Pacific Northwest Coast is among the most distinctive, innovative, and highly sought-after art being produced in North America today. But these artworks are more than just stunning—every bracelet, ring, and pendant is also the product of a fascinating backstory, a specialized set of techniques, and a talented artist. With a clearly written text, a foreword by award-winning First Nations artist Corrine Hunt, and more than one hundred striking color photographs and sidebars, Understanding Northwest Coast Indigenous Jewelry offers an illuminating look at an exquisite craft and the context in which it is practiced. Providing a step-by-step overview of various techniques, the book also introduces the specifics of formline design, highlights the traits of the most common animal symbols used, offers tips for identification, and features biographies and works from over fifty of the Coast’s best-known jewelers. Finally, it delves into the history of the art form, from the earliest horn and copper cuff bracelets to cutting-edge contemporary works and everything in between.

Author : Harold Newman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9994971670

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An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry by Harold Newman Pdf

Author : Nikia Angel
Publisher : Kalmbach Books
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-04
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780871164391

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Easy Crystal Stitching, Sophisticated Jewelry by Nikia Angel Pdf

In Easy Crystal Stitching, Sophisticated Jewelry, Nikia Angel uses several basic designs to create complex jewelry. Beaders stitch individual elements, such as circles, squares, or triangles that are not hard to make or require much time, and use them as building blocks to construct intricate and sophisticated-looking finished jewelry. Beaders will also learn how to stitch a bezel for a rivoli, create a bail for pendants, make a spiral rope, and stitch a toggle clasp. Stitching these circles, squares, and triangles together into necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings transforms small components into stunning showstoppers!

Author : Vivienne Becker
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0500280789

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Art Nouveau Jewelry by Vivienne Becker Pdf

Jewelry was one of the purest and most successful expressions of the Art Nouveau movement. Fresh designs and motifs created intense excitement as organic forms surged with new life, and the female form struggled towards freedom, suggesting a long-hidden eroticism. The artists and goldsmiths who created this jewelry were trained in the nineteenth-century disciplines; their technical mastery allowed them to experiment with new materials and enameling processes to indulge their fantasies. This combination - an atmosphere of ideas for a new art and the unrivaled technical skill of the makers - produced some of the most evocative jewelry of modern times. The book deals with major makers in France, and follows the parallel modern movement that spread through Europe and the United States, acquiring different decorative characteristics, from Great Britain, Germany and Austria, to Belgium, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe. Comprehensive biographies of over 300 designers are included, as well as a Guide to Identification, with over 200 makers' marks and signatures.

Author : Sophie Britten
Publisher : Taunton Press
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1561589446

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Crochet Jewelry by Sophie Britten Pdf

Crochet Jewelry takes crochet and beading in a whole new direction. The result is crocheted wire mesh and bead chokers that look like filigree, daisy chain necklaces, metallic yarns crocheted into arm cuffs, and pom pom brooches. The range is extraordinary (rings, hair barrettes, chokers, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, arm cuffs, bangles, brooches), the designs delightful and engaging. In addition to the 35 projects, there is an introductory section that covers, in step-by-step, photographically illustrated detail, all the crochet and jewelry-making techniques you need to know to complete these projects.

Author : Jeanenne Bell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Jewelry
ISBN : 0873417313

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Answers to Questions about Old Jewelry, 1840-1950 by Jeanenne Bell Pdf

Jewellery styles were influenced by wars, the economy, events like the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, and the growth of industrialisation. Sentiment was reflected in hair jewellery made from a loved one's hair, lockets containing family pictures, and pins bearing names and catch-phrases of importance to their period. This book gives you the historical background, the periods' fashion trends, and detailed descriptions of popular jewels, so you can have an even greater appreciation for the pieces in your collection. The book also includes information about: How jewellery is manufactured; How to determine what kind of metal an item is made from; Determining whether a stone is synthetic; A listing of maker's marks to help you identify and date pieces.

Author : Vivienne Becker
Publisher : History of Fantasy and Fashion
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0887405312

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Fabulous Costume Jewelry by Vivienne Becker Pdf

Traces the development of costume jewelry from the eighteenth century through the 1980s, describing the trends of each era.

Author : Gayle Bird
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-20
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781440241338

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Freeform Wire Art Jewelry by Gayle Bird Pdf

Twist, curl and wrap wire into one-of-a-kind jewelry! Follow along with author Gayle Bird as she teaches you everything you need to know to create her signature jewelry designs. First learn the basics of color and design, then move into essential wire tutorials. From there, you'll work your way through 20 step-by-step jewelry projects, including earrings, rings and necklaces. By the time you finish the book, you'll be ready to design your own statement jewelry, complete with swirling wire and dazzling gems. Features: • Tutorials on the essential wire techniques, including spirals, curls and more. • Chapter on design gives the foundation for creating unique pieces. • Step-by-step directions for 20 projects.