Beading with Gemstones: Simply Inspired Jewelry Designs

Valerie MacCarthy

Lark Books, Jan 3, 2012 - Crafts & Hobbies - 128 pages

"Learn how to make gorgeous rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings that showcase a wealth of gemstones. Make an elegant charm bracelet with white, pink, and gray pearls; a pair of turquoise earrings that feature intriguing wire loop details; a spectacular necklace that has a dangling blue topaz pendant; and so much more. Once you master the basic techniques, you'll be able to design your own pieces with the stones you like best."--P. [4] of cover.

About the author

Valerie MacCarthy has been making jewelry since childhood but only recently rediscovered her love for creating colorful and organic earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Soon her creations were being worn on the runways of New York Fashion week and gracing the pages of high fashion magazines from here to Japan. In 2002 she officially established Valerie M Designs. An opera singer by trade, Valerie continues to fulfill the growing demand for her jewelry while appearing on renowned stages all over the world. When she's not globe-trotting, she lives in New York City.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Beading with Gemstones: Simply Inspired Jewelry Designs; Lark jewelry & beading; Lark jewelry book
• Author: Valerie MacCarthy
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Lark Books, 2012
• ISBN: 1454701404, 9781454701408
• Length: 128 pages
• Subjects: Crafts & Hobbies / Beadwork; Crafts & Hobbies / Jewelry; Nature / Rocks & Minerals