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Get Your Sparkle On: Create and Wear the Gems that Make You Shine

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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

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.

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.

I bought this book for the cover necklace, but when it arrived I discovered there really wasn't much else in the book that was at all interesting or challenging. It seems more a book for complete beginners, perhaps for people who've never heard of beading before. Quite silly.

some interesting and doable projects, and with a little imagination, I was able to make a necklace using a pattern but different beads, love the book.

Learn how to create and wear gems and jewelry with a crafts guide which pairs full-page color photos with step-by-step 'how to' instructions. Rachel Stone's illustrations make it simple to produce earrings, necklaces, and designer-quality items, with a focus on value, fashion trends, and history adding in a level which rises Get Your Sparkle On above most crafting books. Public libraries will find it an attraction.