Sonia Cheadle

Mounting and Setting Stones (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

The essential guide to mounting and setting stones for jewellers of all levels.

This book is a clear and practical introduction to mount construction and the processes of stone setting, suitable for both beginners and practising jewellers wanting to gain new skills. Through easy-to-follow and illustrated explanations, discover how different stones and cuts relate to their mounts, explore various setting styles, including tension, claw, gypsy, pavé and rub-over styles and with step-by-step instructions, learn how to fix the stone in place.

With beautiful examples of work from professional jewellers, a detailed look at mount construction and a useful section on specialist tools and techniques, this guide reveals the skills and methods required for successful mounting and setting.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK
• Seitenzahl: 128
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781789940992
• Artikelnr.: 62864351

Autorenporträt

Sonia Cheadle is an award-winning goldsmith and designer who runs a small private school in Clerkenwell. She specialises in contemporary diamond jewellery and her work can be seen exhibited at various events including Goldsmiths Fair and Origin. Her latest collections can be viewed at www.soniacheadle.com.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface Introduction 1. The Basics 2. Mounts and the Principles of Setting
3. When Things Turn Fancy 4. Rub-over 5. Claw 6. Gypsy 7. Pavé 8. Channel
9. Tension 10. Set from Behind 11. A Quick Gypsy Solution 12. Specialist
Tools and Techniques Gallery Conclusion Useful Addresses Glossary of Terms
Bibliography Index