This guide blends more than 50 simple techniques with more sophisticated methods to enable readers to build on their skills at home or in a small workshop. Starting with pieces that focus on the basics, the projects progress into more complex, eye-catching designs. 500+ illustrations.

This beginner-friendly handbook contains all the information necessary to begin making your own jewellery. With clear instructions and simple, helpful illustrations, “How to Make Modern Jewellery” is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in hand-making personal adornments. Contents “Simple Repoussé – Pins and Buttons in Thin Gauge Metal”, “Wire Pins and Hair Ornaments or Lapel Pins”, “Etched Design – Open Bracelet”, “Wire Bracelets and Other Jewellery Made of Wire”, “Pierced Pin in Silver of Copper”, “Appliquéd Metal Design – a Pin Decorated by Soldering Plate on Plate”, “Rings made of Wire”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

"The book examines a series of practical goldsmithing projects, each of which has been successfully completed by student goldsmiths using its instructions ... The creation of rings, chains, bracelets, earrings, and clasps, the use of specialized tools, as well as hand positions, movements, and technical data are described in lucid text and demonstrated with an abundance of detailed color photos"--Cover.

What is contemporary jewelry? What makes it unique? What distinguishes these objects and practices from other visual arts? Contemporary Jewelry in Perspective provides clear definitions, concise history, and cultural context for the form, along with abundant illustrations of an amazing range of work. Featuring notable contributors from around the world, it offers fascinating discussions on creating, collecting, exhibiting, selling, and wearing these pieces, as well as individual essays that present a global perspective on the art over the past 30 to 40 years. Jewelers, designers, students, collectors, and historians will find this essential reading. The book is a joint venture between the Art Jewelry Forum (artjewelryforum.org) and Lark Jewelry & Beading.

"Comprehensive reference for all techniques used for making gold, silver, bronze, and copper jewelry"-- Provided by publisher.

"Make elegant imaginative jewelry by learning easy ways to join metal that don't require a solder or a torch."--From publisher description.