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It's quite easy to make your own jewelry when you know how. After finishing this book not only will you be able to create unique and stunning jewelry designs with beads for yourself but for others as well. As you'll discover, to make jewelry with beads, you don't need any specialized skills or knowledge in metal work or power tools. If you really want to see your hobby flourish then learning the basics skills and being enthusiastic is all you need....
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Fascinating, profusely illustrated volume covers complete history and lore of diamonds - from early discoveries in India's Golconda mines to the development of major mining companies. Photos of famous diamonds, rings, bracelets, tiaras and other pieces as well as stories of such famous jewels as the Hope, the Orloff, and the Koh-i-Noor.
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Newly updated and expanded, Diamonds gives you all the information you need to buy, collect, sell-or simply enjoy-diamonds with confidence and knowledge.
Whether you are buying a diamond for an engagement ring, anniversary, to commemorate a special moment or for personal pleasure, today it is more important than ever to understand what you are buying. There are new shapes and cuts, fancy colors, high-tech treatments and sophisticated frauds. There...
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The Gem & Jewelry Pocket Guide: A Traveler's Guide To Buying Diamonds, Colored Gems, Pearls, Gold and Platinum Jewelry helps you learn what to look for when buying gems and what questions to ask jewelers. You'll discover how gems are enhanced to make them appear better than they originally are and how marketing terms may be used to mislead you. You'll even learn how to avoid hassles with customs. The first chapter of the Gem & Jewelry Pocket Guide...
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Know What You Want, Know What You're Buying, Learn the Secrets to Get the Most for Your Money, Finally! Everything you need to buy beautiful pearls with confidence. Easy to Read, Easy to Understand, Practical • Complete Instant Answers to All Your Questions. For people who want a reliable source of information to guide them in the fascinating and complex world of pearls-natural, cultured and imitation. Filled with "insider" tips and advice to help...
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This monumental, profusely illustrated volume by two noted authorities is probably the largest single collection of data on the subject of pearls. Its enormous amount of detailed information covers their origin and history, structure, and form; the pearl fisheries of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas; fascinating facts and lore on pearl-culture and pearl-farming; the gem's mystical and medicinal properties; famous pearl collections around the...
67) Cameos Old & New
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Critical and up-to-the-minute information for the novice, advanced collector, jewelry dealer, curator and appraiser-for all who buy and sell cameos, or who are just fascinated by them.
Since ancient times, cameo making has allowed artists of every era to capture and reflect on the history, literature and lore of their culture. Today, the allure of finely carved cameos is drawing a new generation of both savvy collectors and gifted artists who are...
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Master the art of creating your own beaded jewelry and build your stitching skills! A must-have jewelry making guide to craft your own stunning statement pieces, Best of Two-Hole Bead Stitching features more than 25 bead stitching projects that showcase beautiful beadwork in unique bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. The materials featured ― tiles, bricks, SuperDuos, bars, cabochon beads, pyramid beads, seed beads, pearls, and more ―have stood...
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Over 400,000 Copies in Print
Know What You Want, Know What You're Buying,
Learn the Secrets to Get the Most for Your Money
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Completely Updated & Expanded 7th Edition!
Purchasing gems and jewelry can be a magical experience, filled with excitement and anticipation. But lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying...
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Discover just how easy it is to make your own gorgeous beaded jewelry with readily available semi-precious beads and stones! Beautiful Beaded Jewelry for Beginners shows you how to create fantastic day and evening pieces-necklaces, chokers, bracelets, cuffs, brooches, earrings, and rings-that will brighten up any outfit. Crafting expert Cheryl Owen offers 25 stunning designs that can be created in just a matter of hours, and explains every simple...
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Etsy Business With DIY Projects: Creative Jewelry Beading Jewelry Creativity For Fun & Profit... Do you love even more profitable jewelry making stories? If you are passionate about jewelry making, you might already have the first part and second part of this compilation of profitable jewelry stories. This is the third part of From Passion To Profit: Compilation Of Even More Profitable Jewelry Stories - Volume 10. Janette's stories tell you the most...
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Simple diagrams, concise lists of tools, and easy explanations of fundamental techniques will help novice jewelry makers create dozens of beautiful baubles in no time! Using common metals such as silver, copper, iron, and tin, beginners will hone their skills, expand their creative horizons, and make such wonderful, wearable pieces as: •Bracelets •Brooches •Necklaces •Rings •Barrettes •Pendants •Buckles •Charms •Buttons •Scarf...
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This new book offers an easy, fun way to learn to use the versatile French knitter. You'll develop advanced skills with this amazing tool as you combine beads with yarn, stretchy cord, monofilament or embroidery thread to create simple yet elegant jewelry and accessories.
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Show off your skills and your fashion boldness at the same time! This book will teach you how to make spell-binding statement jewelry with a unique look and style. Making Wow Jewelry is packed with pretty, attention-grabbing jewelry projects that you can make yourself in one sitting. Award-winning jewelry designer Gay Isber shows how to create head-turning DIY fashion jewelry to special events, lively parties, and dress-up evenings. Using easy beading...
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Over 300 spectacular pendants, combs, buckles, rings, bracelets, brooches, umbrella handles, penknives, buttons, clasps, and scissors in detailed photographs reprinted from rare, turn-of-the-century folios. Elegant, royalty-free illustrations exquisitely detailed with flower, foliage, and butterfly motifs. Readily adaptable to any design use.
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"A wildly entertaining road trip novel featuring a college dropout and an eighty-four-year-old woman off on the adventure of their lives, full of tremendous heart, wit, and wisdom from the USA Today bestselling author of The Invisible Husband of Frick Island. Twenty-one-year-old Tanner Quimby needs a place to live. Preferably one where she can continue sitting around in sweatpants and playing video games nineteen hours a day. Since she has no credit...
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A terrific crafting pastime to practice alone or in groups, beading is not only a pleasant hobby, it's also a fun way to earn some extra money. In this handy, abundantly illustrated guide, readers will find scores of delightful project ideas: handbags, earrings, trinket boxes, mosaic pictures, brooches, miniature furniture, dress decorations, and window shade pulls, to name only a few. While the author's examples may appeal to many adult crafters,...
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Leather jewelry doesn't have to be traditional! Fabulous leather can be anything from casual and fun to stylish and sophisticated. With a smattering of beads and some clever construction ideas you can take leather jewelry beyond conventional and onto the fashion runway. Award-winning jewelry designer Myléne Hillam shows you how to use leather not just as a stringing component, but as the featured material in designer accessories. No conventional...
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Hop on the hottest trend with handcrafted resin jewelry! Resin experts Rozen Martel-Gouélibo and Nadia Jullien share 37 different customizable projects to accessorize any outfit. Never crafted with resin? No worries! A full list of materials, supplies, and how-to instructions are provided for a beginner-friendly experience. Including, the must-know information such as the various types of resins and their uses, how to mold and cast resin, and how...