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ABOUT OUR COVER...
Mary Preston's Plaid and Lace Neckpiece of enamel and
gold repousse.
Years Ago in LJ: Read
highlights from the December 1955 Lapidary Journal. Online Exclusive!
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Lapidary Journal - December
2005
Print Magazine Table of Contents
Features | Step-By-Step
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Flight of Fancy - COVER STORY
Where does inspiration come from, and where does it lead? Three contemporary jewelry
artists examine their muses, and how new directions can lead to new techniques.
By Nina Graci. |
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The Rough Guide to Tucson - SHOW PREVIEW
The annual shows in Tucson, Quartzsite, and Laughlin flood the American southwest
in gems, minerals, jewelry, beads, and fossils. We take a look at what you'll
need to tackle Tucson.
By Morgan Beard. |
34 |
. . . But What Do You Mean? - GEMS/BUSINESS
In the second part of our examination of what makes a gem "gem quality,"
we take a closer look at standards such as color, cut, clarity, and carat, and
how things like fashion trends may affect pricing.
By Sharon Elaine Thompson.
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| 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. |
| 51 |
Stepping Out
By Denise Peck, Step by Step Editor. |
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Dichroic Mosaic Bracelet
Scrap glass and metal clay.
By Deborah Read.
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Ornamented Round Box
Use bezel wire for the cabochon and the lid edge.
By Robert Beauford.
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Number One Jewel Bezel
Sterling fabricated bezel — Part II of II.
By Jean Stark.
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Mixed Spiral 88
Spinel Cut with an 88 index.
By Ernie Hawes.
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