Wrapped in Gems : 40 Elegant Designs for Wire-wrapped Gemstone Jewelry

Few people would argue against the beauty and appeal of gemstone jewellery, but some find themselves intimidated by the thought of working with these precious stones.

With "Wrapped in Gems", even inexperienced jewellery makers can learn to fashion their own beautiful creations using Mai Sato-Flores' preferred techniques.

After demonstrating how gemstones and wire can be used to recreate the patterns and designs of nature, Mai provides instructions for 40 elegant pieces of jewellery from her own collections.

With a comprehensive guide to gemstones and detailed instructions on innovative wire wrapping, chain and other techniques - as well as an informative resource guide to buying gemstones - "Wrapped in Gems" is a valuable addition to any jewellery maker's bookshelf.