A visually stunning exploration of the Norwegian design revival, its principal figures, and their most important projects.

Surveys the history of studio jewelery in Britain from the arts and craft movement to the twenty-first century, looks at tools, techniques, equipment, and materials, and includes instructions for four projects, as well as a list of suppliers.

This comprehensive manual provides artisans with a thourough understanding of silver's properties. Use brushing, sawing, piercing and polishing proceedures to fashion a simple bud vase, then progress to a baby rattle or a candleholder created with soldiering, sinking, dapping, and forging techniques.

An extensive and diverse collection of one thousand magnificent rings from world-renowned artisans and jewelers is presented in a book of inspiring and detailed photographs. Original.

Presents photographs of contemporary bracelets from hundreds of renowned international jewelers, featuring materials ranging from precious metals and gems to paper and plastic and techniques including casting, weaving, and forging.

Featuring the work of artists including Jantje Fleischhut, Adam Paxon, and Ted Noten, presents photographs of jewelry created from a variety of plastic materials, including recycled sunglass lenses and knitting needles.

Projects: Stencil & sgraffito sifted earrings, sugar-fired necklace, layered enamel ring, etched & enameled brooch, painted buttons, liquid enamel pendant, fold-formed vessel, cloisonne brooch, etched champleve teaspoon, champleve brooch, plique-a-jour earrings, enamel & encaustic assemblage.

New Directions in Jewellery II follows on from the success of the bestselling first volume and displays all current trends in this ever-expanding field, whether traditional precious metal works, exciting experiments in non-traditional materials or concept based works. Lusciously illustrated, this book is full of over 300 examples of the best contemporary jewellery covering work from over 40 new international makers. Contains lavishly illustrated profiles of over 40 new designers from emerging talents to established figures. As well as being a fundamental archive of contemporary international jewellers, New Directions in Jewellery II includes an essay by maker Lin Cheung on the relationship between jewellery and the wearer, and extended profiles on techniques and concepts such as biojewellery, humour and computer aided design. New Directions in Jewellery II is a must-have sourcebook for anyone interested in style and fashion.