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Clouds ring by Budha Jewels, of 22K gold and chalcedony, p. 22; Trish McAleer’s sterling and pearl brooch, p. 26, photo © Barry Blau; silver Nesting Rings by Tim McCreight, p.48, photo © Robert Diamante.

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Stamped Earrings

Lapidary Journal December 2001

Features | Departments | Step-By-Step

Features
22	Crossing Borders - JEWELRY/PROFILE Living the life of a nomad, an Israeli-born jewelry designer moves between cultures and countries, working with artisans in Nepal, Tibet, India, and Indonesia to create sumptuous treasures. By Cathleen McCarthy.
26	Ripple Effect - IN THE WORKSHOP Adapting tools from other industries has often led to innovative results in jewelry applications — an art supply store was the inspiration for an easy, low-tech approach to miniature fold-forming style patterns. By Mark Lurie. Trish McAleer shows readers how to use an industrial tube wringer in “Pearl Pendant” in STeP by STeP, page 42.
30	Living Up to the Hype - SHOW PREVIEW Not for nothing is Tucson touted as the place to be each winter — the city plays host to a collection of gem, mineral, jewelry, bead, and fossil shows that showcase every taste and talent. By Suzanne Wade.
37	Top 10 of the Last 10 - JEWELRY TECHNOLOGY The last decade has seen a huge leap forward in the application of technology to all areas of industry and personal life, and jewelry making is no exception. Some prominent figures in the jewelry field pick the most significant developments of the last 10 years. By Cynthia Cuadra Winters. Tim McCreight demonstrates how to use one of those developments, Precious Metal Clay, in “Nesting Rings” in STeP bySTeP, page 48.

Step by Step
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	Happy Holidays! By Tamara Honaman
42	Pearl Pendant By Trish McAleer
45	Quilt Square Intarsia, Part I of II By Tom & Kay Benham
48	Nesting Rings By Tim McCreight
50	Star Ornament or Pendant By Tamara Honaman
52	Holiday Wish List By Merle White & Hazel L. Wheaton
55	Side-Weave Double Chain, Part II of II By Jean Stark
57	Cutting an Opal Triplet, Part II of II By Noel Rowe

Departments
6	From the Editor
8	Warm Holiday Wishes from the staff of Lapidary Journal
14	Facets
20	Shop Helps Tools for amateur paleontologists; Checking your diamond saw; Uses for beeswax; Goodletite - the mystery rock; Tips for field trip rookies; Various uses and types of brushes; Careful with those raffles, clubs; Why bead societies should study gems, too.
60	Product News Diamond Pacific tumblers; Inventory management reporting software; TiM Systems® Basic Plus; “Ultimate Glue”; Synthetic tumbling media; Roland’s Laser Scanner; Online imaging too.
61	Mail Bag Improving your club and their activities; Organics in jewelry.
62	Media Reviews Gems, A Lively Guide for the Casual Collector, by Daniel J. Dennis Jr.
63	News & Notices Industry projects to benefit Red Cross; Call for beadmakers; NH lifetime achievement award; Call for entries for MD crafts; UrbanGlass abroad; 2002 Beads in Paradise announced.
64	Resource Guide for Quilt Square Intarsia Project (p. 65)
84	Show Calendar
Advertising Sections
35	Web Site Directory
67	Bead Board
74	Tool & Supply Shop
88	Marketplace
91	Classified Advertising
97	Advertisers’ Index