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About our cover...
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
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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
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36 |
Look Inn to Your Rough - WORKSHOP
Open a window in your facet rough and reveal what's concealed.
By Falk Burger
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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. |
| 41 |
Stepping Out
By Denise Peck, Step by Step Editor. |
42 |
Focal Titanium
Free formed crystalline titanium set in metal.
By Holly Gage
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48
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Strawberry Donut Beads
Make elegant spacers in borosilicate glass.
By Cher Cheley
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52 |
The Ethiopian Supernatural
Cut curves and floating facets in zircon.
By Jeffrey Hunt
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| 54 |
Focal Bead Ring
Accent a wide silver band with a special bead.
By Jennifer Wood
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