Melissa Hunt’s new book

Melissa Hunt’s new book, Stonesetting For Contemporary Jewelry Makers: Techniques, Inspiration and Professional Advice for Stunning Results contains a collection of techniques for combining gems and metals. It outlines the properties of stones, how to choose them, then design, make and market stone-set jewellery.

It presents traditional techniques alongside contemporary stone setting ideas, with tutorials appropriate for all skill levels: it offers tips for the beginner and demystifies more complicated techniques for the advanced maker.