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When master goldsmith Alan Revere published Professional Goldsmithing in 1991, he brought traditional European trade education to the US for the first time, adapting it for an American audience. The book was a best seller and quickly became a standard text in the field. To mark the 2oth anniversary of this groundbreaking work, Revere and Brynmorgen Press offer a revised and expanded edition that includes new projects, scores of new photos, and a handsome new layout. What hasn't changed is the precise instruction that makes this edition a fitting testament to its predecessor.

Creative Stonesetting reaches beyond the usual prong-or-bezel solutions to explore innovative settings for jewelers. Through more than 600 helpful drawings, the author explains the construction of dozens of unusual solutions that balance elegance, practicality, and security. Outstanding examples from professional jewelry designers show what can be done with these skills and will inspire readers to move in new directions themselves.

Everything You Need to Know to Build Your Skills as an Artisan Jeweler Metalsmith Society’s Guide to Jewelry Making is the ultimate handbook to get you started on your jewelry-making journey. Corkie Bolton, jeweler extraordinaire and founder of Metalsmith Society, has compiled the ultimate compendium on the craft for beginners. You’ll get a deep dive into indispensable tools and materials needed to create a well-rounded workspace. Corkie also answers every question you might have about essential yet tricky-to-master techniques such as sawing, stamping and annealing. What’s more, through ten beginner-friendly projects, you’ll put your budding skills to the test and light the spark of inspiration for designing your own pieces. Necklace lovers will learn stonesetting and making clasps with the Thick Bezel Pendant and Simple Chain Necklace, while ring projects like the Interlocking Ring and Hidden Detail Ring will have you practicing polishing and embellishing your creations. Embark on your rewarding jewelry-making career with confidence. With this comprehensive book at your bench, you will have everything you need to get started and keep going!

In The New Silversmith, learn the cutting-edge sculptural torchwork techniques of jewelry artist Nicole Ringgold to create hand-fabricated nature-inspired jewelry pieces from sterling silver. With an innovative approach that challenges metalworking’s conventional wisdom, Ringgold makes use of scraps and minimizes the need for chemicals as she crafts intricately detailed pieces that appear to be electroplated, carved, or cast. Create sumptuous earrings, pendants, bracelets, and rings in sterling silver that celebrate natural forms with this revolutionary, zero-waste approach to jewelry making.