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Valentine's Garden, by Michael Boyd. Sterling silver, 18K and 22K gold, black opal, gem silica, mookite, imperial jasper, sapphire, lapis, olive Wyoming nephrite jade, Australian zebra stone, 2005.

Lapidary Journal - April 2007
Print Magazine Table of Contents

Features | Step-By-Step | Departments
P R I N T . F E A T U R E S

24

Pixel Perfect - COVER STORY
Photographing jewelry has always been tough. Now you've got to navigate through file management, too.
By Helen I. Driggs, Managing Editor

29

When You Want White Metal - MATERIALS
Platinum may be the premiere of precious, but there are less costly alternatives.
By Sharon Elaine Thompson

36

Look Inn to Your Rough - WORKSHOP
Open a window in your facet rough and reveal what's concealed.
By Falk Burger


S T E P . B Y . S T E P

Levels:
Beginner:
Someone just starting out can complete this project and be happy with the results.

Beginner/Intermediate: Someone who has had experience with the material can happily complete this project, but will also learn something new by doing it.

Intermediate:
A comfortable project for someone who has a good working knowledge of the material.

Intermediate/ Advanced:
A project for someone who is ready for a more challenging approach to a material they have worked with repeatedly.

Advanced:
A good project for someone who is confident with the material and has had a lot of experience with the techniques.

41

Stepping Out
By Denise Peck, Step by Step Editor.

42

Focal Titanium
Free formed crystalline titanium set in metal.
By Holly Gage


48

 

Strawberry Donut Beads
Make elegant spacers in borosilicate glass.
By Cher Cheley


52

The Ethiopian Supernatural
Cut curves and floating facets in zircon.
By Jeffrey Hunt


54

Focal Bead Ring
Accent a wide silver band with a special bead.
By Jennifer Wood



D E P A R T M E N T S

2

From the Editor

8

Jewelry Journal
Questions, Answers, & Tips

10

Facets

14

Cool Tools

16

Rock Corner

40

Media Reviews

59

Product News

62

Show Calendar

A D V E R T I S I N G . S E C T I O N S

32

Tool & Supply Shop

36

Bead Board

67

Marketplace

69

Classified Advertising

73

Website Directory

74

Advertisers' Index

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