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In creating useful and beautiful objects "worth their weight in silver", the early colonial silversmiths were not only gifted craftsmen, they were also bankers, or the nearest thing to it.

Describes a day in the life of a colonial silversmith, what he made and how he made it, and his dealings with his apprentices and customers.

Step-by-step instructions explain how to create forty one-of-a-kind beads out of silver, copper, gold, and other metals.

Presents a complete illustrated guide to the techniques involved in creating jewelry, ornaments, and other articles from precious metals such as gold and silver as well as precious gems.

Silver-working for the beginner includes basic techniques, advice on tools and materials, and instructions for making rings, pendants, key chains, buckles, and buttons.

Captioned photographs of five hundred silver jewelry pieces showcase the artistry of Julie Blyfield, Fabrizio Tridenti, Adrean Bloomard, and others.

Illustrates the development of Western jewelry over the course of five hundred years through an examination of the Victoria and Albert Museum collection, describing the materials used by jewelers, looking at the development of jewelry styles since the Middle Ages, and discussing how jewelry has been hallmarked, distributed, and used.

"A practical beginners' guide to making silver jewelry, with step-by-step projects guiding the reader through seven projects.