CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Using This Book
INTRODUCTION TO METALS AND GEMS
Unique Units of Measuring Metal
Metals and Alloys
Unique Gem Measurements
Gem Anatomy
BASIC SKILLS
Sawing
Drilling
Piercing
Filing
Finishing
CONNECTIONS
Cold Connections
Hot Connections
TEXTURING METAL
Hammer Textures
Roller Embossing
Reticulation
Metal Overlay
FORGING AND FORMING
Dapping
Forging
Anticlastic and Synclastic Forming
SETTING STONES
Bezel Setting
Prong Setting
Tube Setting
Flush Setting
PROJECTS
Stretched Diamond Earrings
Captive Stone Pendant
Hammer Textured Necklace
Leaf Pin
Yin Yang Pendant
Synclastic Cuff
Anticlastic Cuff
Forged Spiral Pin
Reticulated Earrings
Flush Set Textured Ring
Inspiration Gallery
List of Contributors
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Appendix
Resources
Index