All the gemstones. All the metals. All the materials. All the techniques. All of it. Here. In this one book. Jewelry Techniques is the comprehensive one-volume guide to exploring all the creative possibilities for jewelry. Author Anastasia Young, an experienced jewelry-making teacher, has arranged the book by material, from precious metals to natural choices to plastics, glass, porcelain, even concrete, with special sections on gems, settings, and findings. Step-by-step directions for each technique, plus more than 400 full-color photographs and color swatches, let jewelry makers at every level achieve stunning effects and maximize the impact of their creations.