Mounting And Setting Stones

Description

Design & Make: Mounting and Setting Stones is 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, pave and rub-over styles, with step-by-step instructions on 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.

Promotion info

Step-by-step projects clearly and comprehensively illustrated with making-sequence drawings Techniques required for stone setting are very precise - there is lots to learn and very few people teaching these methods There is a high demand information on this subject; the few teaching classes offered are always over-subscribed This book will be of particular interest to students and colleges

Author description

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