Bold jewelry and accessories are in style again, making a strong yet elegant fashion statement in a range of natural shapes and colors, from mother-of-pearl buttons to handmade beads and textiles, Venetian crystals to chunky African glass. This abundantly illustrated guide features techniques for creating glamorous yet robust jewelry using real and faux gemstones in 35 projects that require no heat or soldering. It offers tips and advice to find and create the best color combinations, choose materials from the wide selection of new beads on the market, and make the most of old pieces that can be recycled.