Making Designer Gemstone and Pearl Jewelry (Paperback)

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The hottest new look in fashion jewelry is all about gemstones and pearls. Now readers can create right at home their own unique versions of the stylish looks they see on models and in magazines. Using simple, accessible techniques and easily assembled supplies, Making Designer Gemstone and Pearl Jewelry shows how to make chokers, lariats, bracelets, earrings, and more in a variety of styles, from classic to modern to funky. Whether the desired look is simple and elegant or ornate and chunky, the creative process is easy and fun, and the results are spectacular. The book also offers information on the healing powers of gemstones turquoise for serenity and positive thinking, amber for romance and love to help readers imbue their designs with personal meaning. For anyone who loves jewelry, even if they’ve never strung a bead or twisted a wire, this unique guide will inspire readers to make beautiful, stylish accessories to keep or to give as gifts.

Tammy Powley is a jeweler, teacher, and writer. She is the host and manager of About.com’s jewelry-making Web site, where she has regular columns. She is a frequent contributor to Jewelry Crafts magazine.

About the Author

Tammy Powley is a jeweler, teacher, and writer. She is the author of Rockport's Making Designer Gemstone and Pearl Jewelry (2003), a frequent contributor to Jewelry Crafts magazine, and the host and manager of About.com's jewelry-making website for which she writes regular columns. She resides in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Quarry Books (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564969630
• ISBN-13: 978-1564969637
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #244,878 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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46 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good beginner book, June 17, 2003

By A Customer

For someone with little or no experience making beaded jewelry, this book is an excellent guide to making beautiful jewelry in some of the most trendy styles. All of the projects require 2 basic skills - stringing and the ability to twist a wire loop. If you have these skills, or can learn them from the detailed pictures and instructions, then you will be able to use this book.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book and reference, February 24, 2006

By	Valerie Lai (Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great book! Simple to follow and the instructions are clear. It also allows for your own creativity to design and make future pieces. The illustrations are also very attractive and as a beginner I found the designs very encouraging and achievable to work toward. I think for the advanced, this book will be a great reference as well.