Get Your Sparkle On Create and Wear the Gems that Make You Shine

by Cain, Lindsay; Weir, Sarah B.; McDermott, Ellen; Stone, Rachel

• ISBN13: 9780811852401
• ISBN10: 0811852407
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-08-24
• Publisher: Chronicle Books

Summary

With lush photos and 25 step-by-step patterns the owner of a popular line of jewellery-making boutiques gives beginners the how-to for creating gorgeous classic jewellery.

Author Biography

Lindsay Cain is the owner and creator of Femmegems, a design-your-own jewelry business with locations in New York City, Chicago, and Greenwich, Connecticut. Her stores and jewelry have appeared in magazines and newspapers such as the New York Times, Entrepreneur, InStyle, Vogue, and Real Simple. She lives in New York City.

Sarah B. Weir lives in New York and writes about women, culture, and style.

Rachel Stone is an artist and illustrator. Her work has been exhibited in her native Australia and New York City.

Ellen McDermott's photographs have appeared in House Beautiful and Martha Stewart Weddings. She lives in New York City.

Table of Contents

The Basics
Introduction	p. 9
Rock of Ages	p. 12
Charm School Fundamentals	p. 16
Tool Box for Your Jewel Box	p. 16
Basic Necklace Assembly	p. 21
Stringing	p. 21
Adding a Clasp: The Crimp-Flattening Method	p. 22
Adding a Clasp: The Fold-Over Crimping Method	p. 23
Wire-Wrapping Technique	p. 24
Gemstyles & Projects
Classic Gemstyle	p. 27
Not-Your-Grandmother's Pearl Necklace	p. 28
Girly Pearl Necklace	p. 30
Preppy Gemstyle	p. 35
Think Pink...and Green Necklace	p. 36
All-Tied-Up Ribbon Cuff	p. 38
Ribbon Belt	p. 40
Ultra-Chic Gemstyle	p. 42
The Ultimate Accessory Necklace	p. 43
Peek Inside: Ali's Jewel Box	p. 47
Chain, Chain, Chain Earrings	p. 48
Bridal Gemstyle	p. 51
It's-My-Party Teardrop Necklace	p. 52
Bejeweled Bridesmaid Party	p. 54
Stemgems Wineglass Markers	p. 58
Wedding Jewels	p. 60
Party Girl Gemstyle	p. 62
Kicky Knickers	p. 64
Extreme Makeover Earrings	p. 66
Peek Inside: Lindsay's Jewel Box	p. 68
Smarty-Pants Gemstyle	p. 69
Sassy Glasses	p. 70
Back-to-School Charm Bracelet	p. 72
Bohemian Gemstyle	p. 77
Chunky Monkey Choker	p. 78
Knock-on-Wood Bracelet	p. 80
Bewitched, Bothered, and Bejeweled	p. 82
Birthstones	p. 84
Executive Gemstyle	p. 86
Rock, Scissors, Paperweight	p. 88
Odd-Bead-Out Necklace	p. 90
Peek Inside: Teril's Jewel Box	p. 92
Beach Babe Gemstyle	p. 93
She Sells Seashells Necklace	p. 94
Two-of-a-Kind Anklets	p. 98
Catch-a-Wave Choker	p. 100
Rock Star Gemstyle	p. 102
Flea Market Makeover Jewels	p. 104
Shoulder-Duster Earrings	p. 106
Park Avenue Gemstyle	p. 111
French Knot Necklace	p. 112
Razzle-Dazzle Tassel Earrings	p. 114
Finishing Touches
Garage Sale Necklace	p. 118
Resources	p. 119
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