From ready made snap settings to handmade mounts for unique pieces, this book encompasses the many and varied techniques, treatments and innovations used in jewellery design. With helpful, beautifully illustrated guides for making settings from scratch or working with ready made mountings, the techniques featured can be applied to a range of pieces. 192 pages.
999 A112 PriCe/£: 17.99
Channel Setting Diamonds with Illustrated Procedures
By robert r. Wooding
This advanced guide begins with basic channel-setting techniques and covers advanced procedures, helping to build confidence and increase skills. Paperback, 136 pages.
999 AMK PriCe/£: 25.25
Mounting & Setting Stones
By Sonia Cheadle A clear and practical introduction to mount construction and the processes of stone setting. Suitable for both the student and the practising jeweller wanting to learn new skills, this book explains how different stones and cuts relate to their mounts. easy-to- follow, illustrated explanations describe each setting style, including tension, claw, gypsy, pavé and rub-over styles, with step-by-step instructions on how to fix the stone in place.
999 A132 PriCe/£: 17.99
Keum-Boo on Silver
By Celie Fago This book explains every step of the process, from preparation, to application, to finishing. Clear photographs and detailed instructions. 61 pages.