silverwork

"A practical beginners' guide to making silver jewelry, with step-by-step projects guiding the reader through seven projects. The projects are designed to help the reader gain skills and techniques and eventually progress to making their own designs"--.

Illustrates the development of Western jewelry over the course of five hundred years through an examination of the Victoria and Albert Museum collection, describing the materials used by jewelers, looking at the development of jewelry styles since the Middle Ages, and discussing how jewelry has been hallmarked, distributed, and used.

Captioned photographs of five hundred silver jewelry pieces showcase the artistry of Julie Blyfield, Fabrizio Tridenti, Adrean Bloomard, and others.

Silver-working for the beginner includes basic techniques, advice on tools and materials, and instructions for making rings, pendants, key chains, buckles, and buttons.