BOOK 'Practical Gemmology' Web

Ref: 96-010

This title is recommended, by education authorities, as a course text-book for students studying how to identify gems and ornamental minerals. It is equally suitable for working jewellers / gemmologists or amateur enthusiasts.

Price:£25.99 

Soldering Made Simple by Joe Silvera

Ref: 96-103

A recent addition to our growing collection of American softback instructional titles. Described as 'Easy techniques for the kitchen-table jeweller' Joe Silvera describes how you can make professional-quality jewellery at home with the use of a small hand-held soldering torch (our ref 93-013 not included).
12 projects are described in detail with related processes such as drilling polishing and sawing. Bonus information includes bezel setting and ring sizing.
Size 27cms x 21cms, 110 pages, 400gms.

Price:£16.95 

Contemporary Copper Jewellery by Miller

Ref: 96-102

A book with a hidden surprise inside the back-cover: An instructional DVD (60 minutes !).
With the recent rapid rise in precious metal prices, the attractive alternative (and often overlooked) of Copper is being brought to the fore with stunning results.
A soft back book of 126 pages copiously illustrated with quality photographs and step-by-step detail for 22 projects of copper wire jewellery. Ingenious use of beads, chains and other metals to create one-of-a-kind designs.

Price:£19.95 

Metalworking 101 for Beaders. By Candie Cooper

Ref: 96-101

A softback book of 128 pages showing the reader how to create custom findings, pendants and other projects. Thirty different projects are described with detailed information on tools, techniques such as texturing, chain-making and clasp and bail design.
Size 25cms x 21cms. Weight 500gms

Price:£14.95 

Jewellery Making Manual, Wicks

Ref: 96-038

Beautifully illustrated with a wide range of designs and techniques. This title ranks amongst our top recommendations.
Originally produced in 1985 and now available as a new re-print and proving just as popular as ever!

Price:£17.99 

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Making Metal Jewellery by Joanna Gollberg

Ref: 96-068

Projects, techniques and inspiration ! Create a variety of chic jewellery without using solder or a torch. Cold-connecting metal tools are inexpensive and readily available. This book is sure to be a springboard for your own designs.

Price:£11.95 

People who bought this item also bought:

1. The Jeweler's Directory of Gemstones by Crowe (Ref: 96-086)

2. MAGIC of CRYSTAL/GEM 3rd Edtn. (Ref: 28-112)

Create Jewelry Stones by Blessing & Hogsett

Ref: 96-095

Stunning designs to make and wear. Dramatize your jewellery designs by including stones. Includes string and bead-weaving designs. Step-by-step instructions with clear photos of each project and a guide to identifying the most common semi-precious gems. A fun and useful guide.

Price:£18.45 

GEMS (Webster) - 6th Edition edited by M O'Donaghue

Ref: 96-090

873-page manual offering a descriptive account of all gem materials used as ornament, along with their synthetic counterparts and historical and modern imitation products such as synthetic Diamonds.
This is a classic reference text by Webster (first published in 1962) that has been brought up-to-date under the guidance of author Michael O'Donoghue.

Price:£90.00 

Retail Jeweller's Guide by Blakemore 6th Edition Stanley

Ref: 96-091

The most practical and informative reference book for the jewellery trade - first published in 1969. This 6th edition - now in its 5th reprint! - is an invaluable updated text for all students of NAG JET and NAG Gemmology courses.New chapters: insurance appraisal, gemmological instruments and guidance for Pawnbrokers and secondhand sectors of the trade.

Price:£31.99 

Diamond Formula by Amanda Barnard

Ref: 96-092

A comprehensive academic, gemmological, text on synthetic diamonds - aimed at a worldwide market. An easy-to-decipher overview of the synthesis of diamonds and an outline of chemical vapour deposition (CVD)

Price:£33.99 

Gem & Ornamental Materials of Organic Origin.Pedersen

Ref: 96-093

A unique source of information - presented in full colour with over 200 photos - on this important but neglected topic of gemmology. Useful for reference and identification by sight avoiding destructive testing. Extensive texts on Amber/Copal, Jet, Ivory and Coral and other widely used old and modern gem materials.

Price:£36.99 

Identification of Gemstones by O'Donoghue & Joyner

Ref: 96-094

A comprehensive (310 pages) paperback reference guide to gem and ornamental materials by renowned specialist Michael O'Donoghue supported by Louise Joyner who shares the passion for geology and gemmology.

Price:£43.99 

Introduction to PMC by Mary Ann Devos

Ref: 96-089

A large format (A4) paperback book, credited as the ‘bible’ for all PMC users. Over 360 colour photos and 18 complete projects in clear, comprehensive and concise detail. Step-by-step instructions to producing professional results; even by beginners.

Price:£16.50 

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BOOK Working with Precious Metal Clay McCreight

Ref: 96-085

This hardback volume from the USA provides full details of a wide range of projects with clear step-by-step directions on 50 projects. Easy-to-understand info re forming, firing, finishing and stone-setting along with detail on findings. How to start to work - succesfully !

Price:£19.95 

GEMSTONES Properties Identification & Use. Thomas

Ref: 96-087

A comprehensive and authoritative guide to the world of precious gem and ornamental stones. Features over 200 mineral gems, organics and synthetics. Stunning photos and detailed properties in a clear and concise format. Paperback

Price:£9.99 

The Jeweler's Directory of Gemstones by Crowe

Ref: 96-086

Published in 2006. Judith Crowe is a gem dealer and jewellery maker - based in London - who has compiled this useful volume in response to queries from students, designers and jewellery makers.
Provides detailed information about a wide range of gemstones including scources, imitations and pricing tips.
Learn how colour, texture and size influence design. The book incorporates quality colour photographs and illustrations on every page and has a useful glossary.

Price:£19.95 

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1. Making Metal Jewellery by Joanna Gollberg (Ref: 96-068)

BOOK 'Beads-Art of Stringing'

Ref: 96-048

A basic, clearly illustrated, American paperback book with information on thread types and supplies.

Price:£3.95 

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1. Retail CATALOGUE - Issue 24 - Free-of-charge (Ref: 16-100)

2. CAB. 14x10 GOLDSTONE (Blue) (Ref: 31-465)

Beauty of BANDED AGATES by Carlson

Ref: 28-140

A large format (22x30cms) coffee-table book with dramatic high quality colour photographs and informative text relating to the authors own collection of cut and rough gems from eight of the Worlds best-known locations.

Price:£24.95 

WARD GEM BOOK 'DIAMONDS'

Ref: 96-071

A revised edition of a popular title in the 'Fred Ward' Gem series. Well illustrated with high quality colour photographs accompanying text relating to diamond exploration, properties and ownership - everything you ever wanted to know about the Worlds best-known gemstone!
Ref 96-071

Price:£14.95 

BOOK 'World of Gemstones'

Ref: 96-080

A revised edition of a popular title in the 'Fred Ward' Gem series. Well illustrated with high quality colour photographs accompanying text relating to diamond exploration, properties and ownership - everything you ever wanted to know about the Worlds best-known gemstone!
Ref 96-071

Price:£12.95 

Book, Two-in-One Jewellery Manual by Coles

Ref: 96-067

Beautifully illustrated with a wide range of designs and techniques. This title ranks amongst our top recommendations.
Originally produced in 1985 and now available as a new re-print and proving just as popular as ever!

Price:£14.99 

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1. Blades for Piercing Saw (Ref: SawBladeP)

2. Tumble Gem Mix Average: 15-30mm, 500gms Jar (Ref: 32-098)

WARD GEM BOOK 'GEM CARE'

Ref: 96-076

Another title in the popular paperback ‘Fred Ward’ Gem Series. First published in 1995 and now updated and revised.
Because gems have different characteristics, there is no single way to care for them. By using the tips and advice in this low cost booklet, your gems should be safe and look like new for decades.
Ref 96-076

Price:£9.95 

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1. BOOK 'Beads-Art of Stringing' (Ref: 96-048)

2. BOOK, Basics of Bead Stringing (Ref: 96-040)

BOOK Gemmology by Peter Read

Ref: 96-061

This title is a useful reference guide for gemmologists and students, detailing the latest information on techniques and instrumentation used to identify natural and synthetic gems.An essential read for those taking the Gemmalogical Association Exams.Now in its THIRD Edition!

Price:£25.99 

BOOK'How to Repair Jewellery'

Ref: 96-015

An A4 size paperback booklet covering most aspects of repair. Soldering, stone setting, ring sizing etc.

Price:£3.95 

People who bought this item also bought:

1. Blades for Piercing Saw (Ref: SawBladeP)

2. Retail CATALOGUE - Issue 24 - Free-of-charge (Ref: 16-100)

BOOK'Jewellery Making/Beginner

Ref: 96-018

Detailing the Scroll-Wire method of jewellery making using low-cost tools and materials. Simple but effective designs make ideal projects for beginners.

Price:£3.95 

People who bought this item also bought:

1. Retail CATALOGUE - Issue 24 - Free-of-charge (Ref: 16-100)

2. Beach 2lbs Tumbler Discounted Starter Bundle (Ref: 10-006Bundle2)

BOOK'Jewellery Craft Made Easy

Ref: 96-019

If the idea of assembling jewellery from the components in our printed catalogue appeals to you then this paperback guide will prove invaluable.

Price:£4.95 

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1. BELL CAP 7-Prong Medium. White plated (Ref: 56-005)

2. EYES 8mm for TUMBLIES (10pcs) (Ref: 17-191)

BOOK'HOW TO MAKE WIRE JEWEL'

Ref: 96-035

Well illustrated with photographs, this paperback shows how to make a wide range of jewellery designs from a simple technique involving square section wire.

Price:£3.95 

People who bought this item also bought:

1. BOOK 'Beads-Art of Stringing' (Ref: 96-048)

2. BOOK'Jewellery Making/Beginner (Ref: 96-018)

BOOK'Jewlry Making Techs'Olver

Ref: 96-039

A recent title from Elizabeth Olver, an expert in the teaching field, who also has experienced considerable success in marketing her work in top shops and galleries throughout the world.
Fully illustrated with high quality colour plates describing step-by-step detail that even a beginner could master.

The book (Ref 96-039) contains over 50 techniques and practical advice for a wide range of jewellery styles, in addition to detailed descriptions and tips on specialist tools involved.
No jewellery designer (student or professional) will want to be without a copy of this beautiful book.
P.S. It even has a fold-out cover extension (like our own catalogue!) that can be used as a bookmark.

Price:£12.99 

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1. Introduction to PMC by Mary Ann Devos (Ref: 96-089)

2. BRUSH for BORAX (Ref: 93-062)

BOOK, Basics of Bead Stringing

Ref: 96-040

Another low cost American paperback which clearly and concisely explains all you need to know about stringing. (See also 96-062)

Price:£6.95 

People who bought this item also bought:

1. WARD GEM BOOK 'GEM CARE' (Ref: 96-076)

2. BOOK 'Beads-Art of Stringing' (Ref: 96-048)

BOOK, Indian Jewelry-making Combo

Ref: 96-046

This title is a re-printed combination of previously published Volumes I & II.
Superbly illustrated with quality photos. This book is intended as a, step-by-step, how-to-do-it, method of making North American Indian traditional jewellery. (Particularly from the Navajo Indians). The techniques could equally be applied to any kind of jewellery.

Price:£17.50 

People who bought this item also bought:

1. BOOK 'Jewellers Resource'Knuth (Ref: 96-065)

2. BOOK'SILVERSMITHS MANUAL' (Ref: 96-006)

BOOK 'Jewellers Resource'Knuth

Ref: 96-065

A unique and practical reference book by Knuth, suitable for the bench jeweller or student - recognised as the most comprehensive guide of its kind. This volume contains all the technical listings/ tables and conversions along with 'easy-to-follow' text and illustrations: an essential 'LOOK-UP' Book! Everything is covered from gems to jewellery metals and processing chemicals together with an illustrated glossary of 500 terms.

Price:£17.50 

People who bought this item also bought:

1. BOOK, Indian Jewelry-making Combo (Ref: 96-046)

2. BEZEL ROLLER (Ref: 94-075)

WARD GEM BOOK 'PEARLS'

Ref: 96-075

Extensive and excellent picture coverage and text that explains the notoriously difficult subject of PEARLS in an interesting and enjoyable way. Ref 96-075

Price:£14.95 

BOOK'JEWEL MANUF & REPAIR'

Ref: 96-003

by JARVIS. A comprehensive reference book covering the entire field of basic to advanced skills used by professionals.

Price:£14.99 

People who bought this item also bought:

1. BOOK'Handbook Invest/LostWax' (Ref: 96-013)

2. WARD GEM BOOK 'GEM CARE' (Ref: 96-076)

BOOK'SILVERSMITHS MANUAL'

Ref: 96-006

by CUZNER. Reprinted Edition. This is a practical book often specified as a set text for Jewellery/Silversmith training courses.

Price:£15.99 

People who bought this item also bought:

1. BOOK, Indian Jewelry-making Combo (Ref: 96-046)

2. BEZEL PUSHER (Ref: 94-072)

BOOK'GEMSTONES of the WORLD'

Ref: 96-007

by SCHUMANN. Profusely illustrated in colour. Our most popular gemstone reference book. Hardback.

Price:£15.00 

BOOK 'Gemmologists Compendium'

Ref: 96-008

This is the 6th edition of a book which has been invaluable to professional and amateur gemmologists, as well as retail jewellers, for over 50 years. Completely revised and up-dated to be even more comprehensive.

Price:£16.99 

BOOK'Handbook Invest/LostWax'

Ref: 96-013

An American paperback D.I.Y. manual that shows how to make equipment, patterns, moulds and castings for jewellery.

Price:£3.95 

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1. BOOK'How to Repair Jewellery' (Ref: 96-015)

2. BOOK'JEWEL MANUF & REPAIR' (Ref: 96-003)

BOOK'ANTIQUE & 20thCENT JWLRY'

Ref: 96-031

An important study of both well-known and forgotten jewellery fashion and trends. It aims to highlight areas of collectability - mainly from the 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries - which are available to enthusiasts today. There are 71 colour plates and over 270 black and white illustrations.

Price:£35.00 

BOOK'ENGRAVING/PREC.METALS'

Ref: 96-032

A far more comprehensive book, on the subject, than anything previously published. A title for both beginner and expert, covering all aspects of the craft exhaustively and well illustrated throughout with over 250 drawings. This edition is the latest re-print.

Price:£16.99 

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BOOK'LEGENDARY GEMS'Bruton

Ref: 96-042

History told with style and wit by expert gemmologist, Eric Bruton. Details include classification and valuation of gems + colour and B/W photos. New, low-cost, paperback edition.

Price:£9.99 

BOOK Scottish Pebble Jewellery by Crawford

Ref: 96-088

A new (2008), well-researched and illustrated (with quality colour photos) book which fills a void in this interesting local topic.
Many lapidaries and collectors of scottish stones - and indeed of the jewellery - will find this an inspiring and informative volume that will inevitably result in renewed enthusiasm for the quality Scottish jewllery - much from the nineteenth century - that can be found in todays antique markets and auction houses.

Price:£20.00 

BOOK PRACT. JEWEL. REPAIR Hick

Ref: 96-043

A comprehensive guide, covering all aspects of professionally repairing and restoring of jewellery.

Price:£17.99 

WARD GEM BOOK 'JADE'

Ref: 96-070

This excellent book, based on careful research, unfolds the story of the ‘Stone of Heaven’ with well written text and superb illustrations

Price:£14.95 

WARD GEM BOOK 'EMERALDS'

Ref: 96-072

Discover the ancient fascination with this rare and beautiful stone in this easy-to-read and well presented book. Of interest to everyone whether professional or lay-person alike.

Price:£12.95 

WARD GEM BOOK 'Ruby & Sapphire

Ref: 96-073

The relationship between these ‘twin’ stones is fully explained in this well illustrated and informative text.

Price:£14.95 

WARD GEM BOOK, Phenomenal Gems

Ref: 96-077

A new title in the stunning series from Fred Ward. This book features dramatic photographs of some of the Worlds' most beautiful gems and explains the reasons for their appearance and desireability.

Price:£14.95 

WARD GEM BOOK 'OPALS'

Ref: 96-074

Another title in this outstanding series of books about gemstones. Every aspect of this shimmering stone (of love and hope) - Opal - is explored and contained within its covers.

Price:£14.95 

BOOK, DIAMONDS Nat Hist.Museum

Ref: 96-084

All you ever wanted to know about the Worlds' most famous gemstone. Wealth, Fire & Romance characterise the subject of this hard-back book produced in 2005, by the Natural History Museum in London, to coincide with a major exhibition.
Giving a Diamond ? - then why not add one of these books (Ref 96-084) to the presentation and further enhance the occasion !

Price:£15.00