The definitive reference for jewelry makers of all levels of ability--a complete, profusely illustrated guide to design, materials, and techniques, as well as a fascinating exploration of jewelry-making throughout history.

This spectacular volume reveals for the first time an exceptional private collection of the most beautiful royal Indian jewels from the Mughal Empire to the British Raj to today. Written by renowned jewelry experts and featuring magnificent original photography by Laziz Hamani, Beyond Extravagance explores the centuries-long tradition of fine jewelry and art objects in India, to contemporary interpretations that continue to evolve today.

An illustrated collection of the wild and outlandish jewels associated with hip-hop music showcases the cultural phenomenon of bling with an assortment of gold-and-diamond-studded pistols, platinum teeth, jewel-encrusted goblets, and more, accompanied by entertaining sidebars and facts.

Drawing on the popular jewellery collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum, 'Jewels & Jewellery' explores every aspect of this fascinating subject within a broad historical framework. Famous pieces are highlighted in special features.

"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.

Since its initial appearance in 1961, Theorie und Praxis des Goldschmieds has become a standard for training goldsmiths and professional workshop practice, and is here translated from the 1994 edition. It discusses materials, basic techniques and tools, and such specific techniques as joining and pl

This essentially practical book, Understanding Jewellery, now available in a revised and fully updated third edition, is unique in explaining why jewelry values vary and the individual points important for each category. A major section is devoted to the identification of the major gemstones and the testing methods to assess