Lindsay Cain, owner of Femmegems design-your-own jewelry boutiques, makes high-fashion fantasies a reality with step-by-step instructions for creating brilliant earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and moreall of which would cost a fortune if bought in a store. On top of the 25 divinely easy projects, she's packed the pages with loads of advice on finding a unique personal style, repurposing forgotten hand-me-downs, and recreating jewelry box buried treasures. With a hip attitude and juicy insider tips, Lindsay has included looks for everyone. Prepsters, princesses, glamour girls, beach babes, brides, and more, will all be inspired to created unique, sophisticated pieces for themselves or to give to friends. Lush, full-color photographs of finished baubles, bangles, and beads plus playful illustrations throughout make this a glittering gem of a book.
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Lindsay Cain is the owner and creator of Femmegems, a design-your-own jewelry business with locations in New York City, Chicago, and Greenwich, Connecticut. Her stores and jewelry have appeared in magazines and newspapers such as the New York Times, Entrepreneur, InStyle, Vogue, and Real Simple. She lives in New York City.
Sarah B. Weir lives in New York and writes about women, culture, and style.
Rachel Stone is an artist and illustrator. Her work has been exhibited in her native Australia and New York City.
Ellen McDermott's photographs have appeared in House Beautiful and Martha Stewart Weddings. She lives in New York City.
Sarah B. Weir lives in New York and writes about women, culture, and style.
Rachel Stone is an artist and illustrator. Her work has been exhibited in her native Australia and New York City.
Ellen McDermott's photographs have appeared in House Beautiful and Martha Stewart Weddings. She lives in New York City.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
great beginner book,
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This review is from: Get Your Sparkle On: Create and Wear the Gems that Make You Shine (Paperback)
I happen to own the book and work next door to femmgems in Greenwich,CT. Real nice gals.The information in the book alone is worth it. If you are a beader the projects may be a bit beginner. But the tips and information can be valuable to anyone beginner, advanced or professional. As a jewelry designer myself, there is always something to learn. The book is geared towards beginners but any beader should have it in their library
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty but practically useless,
By Sil A. (SEATTLE, WA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Get Your Sparkle On: Create and Wear the Gems that Make You Shine (Paperback)
I, too, bought this book because I *loved* the cover necklace. However, upon receiving the book I was sorely disappointed. The designs inside are completely basic and uninspiring. There are some interesting blurbs written by jewelry makers, but overall the book is not worth the price. Check it out from the library for free, it's worth a look but not worth a buy.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Witty and practical guide to jewelry.,
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This review is from: Get Your Sparkle On: Create and Wear the Gems that Make You Shine (Paperback)
I thought the book was great. It has lots of good, basic information about jewelry and the jewelry business. It also contains some interesting ideas and helped me broaden my horizons when it comes to taste and style. Definitely worth the price to help me reinvent and update my look.
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