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Channel Setting Diamonds- By Robert R. Wooding. Written to help clarify misinterpretations about channel setting diamonds. The book explains the fundamentals with the help of illustrations. It also provides an opportunity for diamond setters to learn how to set diamonds by a variety of means, under different situations. Hard cover, 140 pages.62.446...$30.35 Diamond Setting; The Professional Approach- By  Robert R. Wooding. Experienced diamond setters as well as beginners can benefit from reading this book. It begins by describing the tools and supplies necessary and goes on to detail the steps necessary to do pin point settings, prong settings (both round and fancy cut), bezel settings, channel settings, fishtail settings and bead settings. Hard cover, 178 pages. 62.450...$30.35 Jewelry Making- By Murray Bovin. Revised and enlarged edition. Clear text with useful photographs an diagrams of fundamental processes and techniques such as enameling, plating and etching. Includes sections on 3 types of casting, stones used for jewelry and methods of setting stones. Appendix and supplementary tables. 228 pages.  .62.451..$28.60 Jewelry Concepts and Technology- By Oppi Untracht. The definitive guide and handbook for jewelry makers of all levels of ability. Ten years in preparation and production make this one of the most comprehensive books available on the subject. Contains work by 300 jewelers from 26 countries, with over 900 photos and over 300 illustrations. Hard cover, 840 pages.    62.498...$157.85 Jewelry Manufacture and Repair- By Charles Jarvis. With over 280 line drawings, it's a comprehensive reference book which covers the entire field of jewelry manufacture and repair. Hard cover, 212 pages.  62.459...$34.45		Bead Setting Diamonds- By  Robert R. Wooding.  Detailed, well illustrated instructions will assist the apprentice as well as the expert. Tools, bead setting procedures, applications and pave setting are the four major sections. Many enriched techniques are included. Hard cover, 192 pages.  62.449...$30.35 The Art of Diamond Setting- By Ray Schow. You will start by learning the procedures and techniques for bead setting and bright cutting and go to more advanced work. With over 220 detailed photos, complicated operations are made simple. This book is a guide to help you with your setting It will help you learn to set stones from scratch or to improve the setting you are now doing. Soft cover, 220 pages.  62.440...$69.99 Design and Creation of Jewelry- By Robert Von Newman. This classic covers materials, tools, sources of supply, basic and specialized metalworking, shaping and decorative techniques. It includes detailed information on lost wax casting and emphasizes new soldering and cleaning techniques. Soft cover, 271 pages.  62.455...disc. Practical Jewelry Making- By Loosli/Merz/Schaffner. Details valuable exercises from trainee level to master working procedures. The use of each tool is described as well as a presentation of a basic exercises. A special section follows where room is left for drawing imposed by the master and space is provided for illustrating the apprentices own creation. It can be a handy workshop aid and reference book for the experienced professional. Hard cover, 164 pages.  62.01409...$117.50 Jewelry Contemporary Design and Techniques- By Chuck Evans. Lavishly illustrated and offering all the information needed to create handmade jewelry. More than 65 metalworking techniques are clearly explained in the invaluable reference tool with over 500 illustrations. Hard cover, 296 pages.  62.464...$45.50