The Complete Book of Jewelry Making: A Full-Color Introduction to the Jeweler's Art

A comprehensive guide to the jeweller's art. It includes discussion of basic metallurgy (alloying, smelting, annealing and pickling), and professional-quality techniques for cutting, piercing, soldering and making closures for rings. It provides information on enhancing surfaces; etching, creating textures, adding colour, gem setting, and more.