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Create Jewelry: Pearls
by Marlene Blessing & Jamie Hogsett

Publisher Interweave Press
Edition Paperback

Pearls have captured the imagination for centuries. Their beauty, rarity and seemingly magical origins have made them the prized possessions of royalty and the wealthy. The classic string of pearls makes an iconic statement. In Jewelry Style: Pearls, projects incorporating natural, freshwater, and imitation pearls draw on a wide range of exciting materials, colors, and shapes in 20 wearable designs. Accompanying the designs, chapters on the history, science and culture of pearls provide intriguing context for the iconic gem, while information on selecting, working with, and caring for pearls help the reader make the most of their treasures.
Price: £15.99

Create Jewelry: Stones
by Marlene Blessing & Jamie Hogsett

Publisher Interweave Press
Edition Paperback

Diamonds are a girl's best friend, but you don't have to break the bank to create sparkling gemstone jewelry, and you don't have to be a professional designer to achieve gorgeous results. By adding a few or many semiprecious stones to jewelry designs-turquoise, amethyst, jasper, or onyx or any of the stones commonly available today, you can either punctuate or entirely shape the look and feel of a piece. From sassy, elegant, dressy, or flirty, Create Jewelry: Stones presents twenty-three projects ranging in difficulty from easy stringing pieces to seed bead weaving designs.
Price: £14.99

Beading with Gemstones
by Valérie MacCarthy

Publisher GMC Publications
Edition Hardback

Beading doesn’t get more elegant than this, with such gleaming gems as amethyst, quartz, and lapis lazuli. Valérie MacCarthy - whose work graces the pages of high fashion magazines around the world - has created a magnificent collection of sophisticated, unique jewellery. The 30 projects include bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings, and they tend to the playful and colourful. In addition, an entire section is dedicated to the different stones and their properties, including their spiritual and healing aspects. But what will really entice intermediate jewellers, beaders, and other general crafters are the pieces themselves: a balloon ring, festooned with seed pearls; chandelier earrings with sparkling, dangling stones; and a fireworks necklace of citrine, peridot, and apatite. Introductory chapters present all the gems, tools, and techniques used in the pieces.
Price: £14.99

Making Jewellery with Gemstone Beads
by Barbara Case

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Paperback

Create beautiful gemstone jewellery with this dazzling collection of over 100 projects, ranging from eye-catching earrings and accessories to exquisite necklaces and bracelets. You can discover an impressive range of 28 beautiful semi-precious stones. Make a project from your birthstone and glimpse into the fascinating history and mythical properties behind them. The techniques range from the simplest stringing to more detailed beadwork to cater for all levels of ability. Clear artwork, beautiful photographs and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions ensure flawless results.
Price: £12.99

Beading with Pearls
by Lark Books

Publisher Lark Books
Edition Hardback

Pearls have long stood for classic beauty and elegance, and this collection of 30 exquisite projects, the latest in the bestselling Beading with series, continues that time-honoured tradition. It features sophisticated and stylish designs by a pool of talented artists, most using simple techniques suitable for beginners. The pieces range from vintage and sentimental to hip, modern, and edgy: the show-stopping Bohemia ring features three burgundy pearls set in silver wire, accented with Swarovski crystals. Nefertiti earrings - fit for a queen - highlight clusters of tiny white rice pearls on wrapped bead loops. A shimmering three-strand necklace includes polished citrines, faceted glass beads, and off-white pearls. Every page is brimming with high-end style!
Price: £14.99

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