Mounting and Setting Stones

Sonia Cheadle

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English

Herbert Press Ltd
01 May 2018

Series: Design and Make

The essential guide to mounting and setting stones for jewellers of all levels.

This book is a clear and practical introduction to mount construction and the processes of stone setting, suitable for both beginners and practising jewellers wanting to gain new skills. Through easy-to-follow and illustrated explanations, discover how different stones and cuts relate to their mounts, explore various setting styles, including tension, claw, gypsy, pavé and rub-over styles and with step-by-step instructions, learn 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.

By: Sonia Cheadle
Imprint: Herbert Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm,
Weight: 406g
ISBN: 9781912217564
ISBN 10: 1912217562
Series: Design and Make
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 01 May 2018
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Introduction 1. The Basics 2. Mounts and the Principles of Setting 3. When Things Turn Fancy 4. Rub-over 5. Claw 6. Gypsy 7. Pavé 8. Channel 9. Tension 10. Set from Behind 11. A Quick Gypsy Solution 12. Specialist Tools and Techniques Gallery Conclusion Useful Addresses Glossary of Terms Bibliography Index

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

Reviews for Mounting and Setting Stones

A fantastic addition to your bookshelf, one that I imagine will end up well thumbed from constant use, as mine already is. * Findings, the magazine of the Association for Contemporary Jewellery *