Masters: Gemstones by Marthe Le Van
The awesome craftsmanship that appears throughout this unique volume showcases the zenith of an art, which marries the world's most exceptional gems with exquisitely-honed metal designs. Some of the world's top jewellers present expertly-fashioned settings that embrace a diversity of styles and techniques, including pave, invisible, gypsy, wire and tension. These include wonderful, unique designs, such as Christoph Krahenmann's creations which display a fabulous fusion of Swiss artisanship and American ingenuity, old world elegance and contemporary chic. Paula Crevoshay's jewellery which focuses on the way gems make light tangible; she is considered by many to be one of the finest colourists today. And the opulent, intricate gold work of antiquity, which inspires Kent Raible.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781579908324 |
| ISBN 10 | 1579908322 |
| Title | Masters: Gemstones |
| Author | Marthe Le Van |
| Series | Masters Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Lark Books,U.S. |
| Year published | 2008-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 324 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |