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Nearly
ten
years
in
preparation
and
production,
Jewelry
Concepts
and
Technology
is
the
definitive
guide
and
handbook
for
jewelry
makers
on
all
levels
of
ability.
It
is
also
a
unique
reference
source
for
those
not
directly
active
in
the
field
but
who
wish
an
understanding
of
what
lies
behind
the
jewelry
making
mystique.
All
traditional
as
well
as
innovative
contemporary
techniques
are
thoroughly
described,
making
this
the
most
comprehensive
book
available
on
the
subject.
The
more
than
900
photos
in
color
and
black
and
white
illustrate
work
of
all
degrees
of
complexity
and
shows
the
incredible
range
of
concepts
which
jewelers
in
all
times,
including
today,
incorporate
in
their
work.
Historic
and
ethnic
jewelry,
as
well
as
contemporary
work
done
by
approximately
300
jewelers
from
26
countries,
are
grouped
under
particular
technical
processes.
This
arrangement
dramatically
illustrates
the
mutual
bonds
between
today's
creative
jewelers
and
their
colleagues:
historic
style
oriented,
and
anonymous,
tradition
dominated
ethnic
jewelers.
The
detailed
text
is
accompanied
by
377
illustrations
showing
tools
and
processes
used
to
carry
out
particular
techniques.
In
addition,
30
step
by
step
photo
demonstrations
show
master
jewelers
working
from
raw
materials
to
finished
jewels.
Some
of
them
revealing
their
methods
for
the
first
time.
Supplemented
by
an
extensive
index,
glossaries
of
jewelry
forms
and
findings,
and
an
international
sources
of
supplies
list,
Jewelry
Concepts
and
Technology
is
indispensable
for
anyone
interested
in
any
aspect
of
jewelry
making.
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