Stonesetting for Contemporary Jewellery Makers

From ready-made snap settings to handmade mounts for unique pieces, Stonesetting for Contemporary Jewellery Makers is an all encompassing examination of the many and varied techniques, treatments and innovations used in jewellery design. Whether learning how to make settings from scratch or choosing and working with ready-made mountings, this book arms the reader with
techniques that can be applied to a range of pieces. Throughout the book, beautifully illustrated step-by-step tutorials are accompanied by practical tips and advice, while inspirational galleries present stunning examples of the ways in which contemporary jewellers experiment with settings, materials and stones.

Book Contents

An all encompassing examination of the many and varied techniques, treatments and innovations used in jewellery design
Includes beautifully illustrated step-by-step tutorials as well as practical tips and advice
Inspirational galleries present stunning examples of the ways in which contemporary jewellers experiment with settings, materials and stones