This new addition to the 500 gallery-book series presents an outstanding and visually diverse collection of handmade silver art jewelry by both established and emerging international designers. From time-honored forging of cuffs and chokers to cutting-edge brooches and rings, silver’s beauty is fully revealed in a range of techniques, styles, and forms that will delight readers. 500 Silver Jewelry Designs will inspire jewelers and crafters of all media, and makes a gorgeous and delightful gift book for women — and men — who dream of wearing the world’s finest jewelry creations.

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The intricate beads of Lani Ching; Flapper flair-make a beaded bead lariat; Button robes of the Pacific Northwest; Build translucent clay faces; Wrap a delicate dangle necklace.

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Create this button and bead necklace; 2 Brick-stitch sculptures to weave; Larry Scott’s glass beads glow with humor; Marbling with liquid sculpey.

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In this book, the authors introduce you to the elegance and fun of wire wrap artistry. Use your creativity as you follow clear, concise text, detailed photographs, and full size patterns to mastr this beautiful, jewelry craft. One of the unique features of this book is the use of patterns for each step in a piece’s construction. We think the reader will find these patterns greatly beneficial, and they will result in far less reworking.

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Field trips in California, Washington; A new gem lathe; Carving small figures; A catalog of gem material values.

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