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Creative Stonesetting - John Cogswell

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John Cogswell is a highly respected craftsman and much loved teacher. In this landmark book he shares more than three decades of professional experience in the jewelry field. Most stonesetting literature focuses on conventional bezels or trade practices of setting faceted stones in commercial mountings. Creative Stonesetting addresses the exciting and under-explored realms of unique settings made at the bench to secure and enhance unusual gems. With his characteristic thoroughness and humor, the author explains the tools, concepts, and procedures for a vast number of settings. Illustrated with more than 600 drawings by the author and dozens of innovative examples.

  • 8 by 10.5 inches
  • 208 pages, full color
  • hardcover with dust jacket
  • more than 50 photos
  • 600+ illustrations
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        Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

        Alexander Z. ★★★★★

        The way Cogswell breaks down complex bezel settings into clear, logical steps finally made that technique click for me. I've been referencing his practical tips on tool angles almost daily since it arrived.

        Carter ★★★★★

        The step-by-step photos on setting prongs finally made the technique click for me, and the section on channel work is incredibly detailed. I've been a jeweler for years, but this book still taught me several new approaches to stone setting.

        James ★★★★★

        I’ve been struggling with bezel setting for years, but the detailed diagrams on page 47 finally made it click for me. This is the kind of practical teaching that actually saves you bench time.