{"product_id":"understanding-fine-jewelry-paperback","title":"Understanding Fine Jewelry - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrian Tran\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding Fine Jewelry: Materials, Construction, and Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFine jewelry is more than precious metal and gemstones. The materials, construction, and workmanship behind a piece affect its appearance, comfort, durability, and long-term value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eUnderstanding Fine Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e, jeweler and educator Brian Tran offers a clear guide to how fine jewelry is made and what to look for when examining it. Explore precious metals, gold karat and alloying, platinum, palladium, silver, and the role gemstones play in a finished design. Learn how casting, fabrication, assembly, stone setting, joints, and surface finishing shape the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also introduces the parts of rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets, and chains, making it easier to understand how each component works. Practical explanations of proportion, wear-ability, durability, hallmarks, and documentation help readers look beyond a jewelry piece's first impression and assess its construction with greater confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for curious jewelry buyers, students, and developing professionals, this book turns technical details into approachable knowledge. A glossary and observation guide make it a useful reference for learning to recognize quality and appreciate the decisions behind well-made jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 132\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.28 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67972592107827,"sku":"9798998165245","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/sJyR-MbWBu9798998165245.webp?v=1794430440","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/understanding-fine-jewelry-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}