Includes pieces crafted from diverse materials and techniques (including forging, casting, forming, and stone setting).

The pieces displayed in this text range from unique chokers to artful collars and showcases precious metals and gems and more unusual materials, including plastic, wood, paper and glass.

Poring through the beautiful images in this exquisite gallery of earrings is like stepping inside a jewelry store filled with remarkable pieces from the finest contemporary jewelers. The earrings range from the classic to the avant-garde and come from an international array of artists.

Presents a wide range of creative wedding ring designs from the world's most innovative designers and jewelers, showcasing a collection of contemporary, handmade wedding bands and engagement rings for both men and women by Etienne Peret, James Kaya, and other artists.

Hundreds of renowned international jewelers are showcased in this volume. Whether the viewer is an expert jeweler, collector, student, or someone who loves beautiful objects, these one-of-a-kind pieces will be astounding.

This new addition to the 500 gallery-book series presents an outstanding and visually diverse collection of handmade silver art jewelry by both established and emerging international designers. From time-honored forging of cuffs and chokers to cutting-edge brooches and rings, silver's beauty is fully revealed in a range of techniques, styles, and forms that will delight readers. 500 Silver Jewelry Designs will inspire jewelers and crafters of all media, and makes a gorgeous and delightful gift book for women -- and men -- who dream of wearing the world's finest jewelry creations.

Introduces metalworking techniques such as how to create hinges and catches

Anyone who treasures gorgeous jewelry will love this great collection of pendants. Every pendant is a masterful work of art. Crafted from diverse materials and using a diverse assortment of materials, they come from top jewelers, including Chris Irick, Min-Jung Cho, Claude Chavent, Lindsey Mann, and Kathryn Wardill. With nearly 100 selections taken from the book 500 Pendants & Lockets, this pocket-sized book will delight all art lovers and jewelry enthusiasts.

This is an extensive and diverse collection of 1000 magnificent rings from world-renowned artisans and jewelers. Art and fashion students will enjoy a huge variety of state-of-the-art jewellery designs.