Hardcover in good condition both dust jacket and book. First published edition in the UK 1982. Tight square unmarked book with lightly dusting to top edge. In black cloth; dust jacket has some nicks and bumps to top and bottom edges ; 8.9 X 2.18 X 11 inches; 864 pages. Nearly ten years in preparation and production, "Jewelry Concepts and Technology" is the definitive guide and handbook for jewellery makers on all levels of ability. It is also a unique reference source for those not directly active in the field but who wish to gain an understanding of what lies behind the jewellery-making mystique. All traditional as well as innovative contemporary techniques are thoroughly described, making this. The more than 900 photographs in colour and black and white illustrate work of all degrees of complexity and show the incredible range of concepts which jewellers in all times, including today, incorporate in their work. Historic and ethnic jewellery, as well as contemporary work done by appro