Jewellery, beadwork and beadcrafts Books
Artisan Ideas Basic Wax Modeling
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£24.00
Independently Published Wearing Your Sanctuary: Jewellery Design for
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£10.00
GMC Publications Wedding Jewelry
Book SynopsisThis fabulous new book from the editor of Making Jewellery magazine is the ideal resource for jewellery makers keen to learn the intricacies of creating wedding jewellery. From elegant earrings to eye-catching headpieces, along with necklaces, bracelets and brooches galore, there are plenty of imaginative and stylish pieces to complement any bridal outfit. The book is divided into five inspirational collections in a range of captivating styles: Classic, Vintage, Lace, Nature and Floral, with six pieces of jewellery in each one. Each chapter also features at least one special technique which is unique to that particular collection. Although some jewellery-making knowledge is assumed, all the basic techniques are covered in a separate section. There is also a discussion of the tools and materials required, so the book is suitable for beginners as well as experienced makers. Every bride should feel like a princess on the big day and with the help of Sian Hamilton's gorgeous jewellery she'll look like one, too.
£12.74
The Crowood Press Ltd Pearls: A practical guide
Book SynopsisPearls are one of the oldest precious gemstones. They have been revered through history and the best reserved to adorn royalty and their favourites. Now, with the arrival of freshwater pearls, they are available to suit every pocket and every style, from the classic to the most creative. It includes a guide to the types of pearl and to the farming process. It gives advice on buying pearls; what to look for and what to avoid and gives instruction on working with pearls, including drilling, setting and knotting. Finally, there is information on South Sea, Tahitian, Akoya, freshwater and natural pearls. This practical book celebrates their exquisite beauty and enduring elegance.Trade ReviewThis guide book offers a useful insight into the world of these organic gems. Why are they so prized? It’s all in this book! -- Reviewer - Jeweller Magazine * The Jeweller magazine, Nat Assoc of Jewellers *I found this book to be both interesting and readable. I think it will be a solid addition to the library of someone regularly using cultivated pearls. -- Jennifer Airs, Reviewer, The Bead Society of Great Britain * Bead Society of Great Britain *
£12.34
GMC Publications Jewelry For All Seasons
Book SynopsisThis title features 24 step-by-step projects of varying difficulty, appealing to a range of abilities. It includes all the practical knowledge needed to get started. It includes inspirational photographs shot in the scenic Lake District. Brighten up your wardrobe, mark the changing seasons and make your own fabulous jewellery using nature as your guide. In this imaginative new book, stunning photography provides the inspiration for 24 unique and stylish pieces of jewellery that capture the beauty of nature throughout the year. Most projects are easy enough for complete beginners but intermediate and advanced jewellery-makers will also be inspired by these strikingly original designs and gorgeous photography.
£12.74
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The SS Totenkopf Ring
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£41.24
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Mourning Art Jewelry
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£46.74
David & Charles Craft it with Perler Beads
Book SynopsisGet fired up by fuse beads with this stunning collection of simple makes! A new wave of crafters are turning Hama Beads on their head and showing that far from being just novelties for kids, these colourful plastic beads that fuse together when ironed can be used to make stunning sophisticated gifts and accessories. In this fun collection of genuinely easy makes, you will find fuse bead patterns, designs and ideas for a wide range of items from jewellery such as necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings, to home décor items such as coasters, a photo frame, a garland, a clock and even a lampshade that will have you seeing Hama Beads in a whole new light! Each project has a full-colour chart plus easy-to-follow instructions to guide you through the process from start to finish. Table of ContentsIntroductionUsing Fuse Beads Buying beads Equipment Creating a design Ironing Materials and Equipment Basic Techniques Using jump rings Bending Peyote stitch Designs Geometric necklace Thirties feather hairband Monochrome frame Navajo necklace Dragonfly stick pin brooch Psychedelia owl brooch Swooping swallow ring Narrowboat flower pot Folk heart ring Groovy gift tags Tribal cuff bracelet Egyptian wing earrings Fair isle pen holder Cherry drop earrings Daisy chain necklace Geometric clock Nautical hair clips Kitty compact mirror Pretty pastel doilies Doggy bag charms Home sweet home keyring Beach hut picture Butterfly garland Foxy bracelet Scandi tree decorations Fruity glass charms Granny square mugrugs Bird and blossom lamp Yummy fridge magnets Acknowledgements Suppliers About the Author
£9.99
Search Press Ltd Ancient Worlds Modern Beads 30 stunning beadwork
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£11.04
Stackpole Books Knotted and Beaded Macrame Jewelry Master the
Book SynopsisNatural fibers, knots, and beads are so popular, and this book teaches you all of the basic knots, the types of cords and threads available, and how to put them together to create unique styles of bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and more, 30 projects total, each with complete illustrated instructions.
£19.96
Design Originals Beaded Wild Animals: Puffy Critters for Key
Book SynopsisFrom tropical fish to sea animals, you'll find a tempting array of truly beautiful and clever animals perfect for key chains, pins and pendants.
£9.49
Phaidon Press Ltd Coveted: Art and Innovation in High Jewelry
Book Synopsis"Melanie Grant offers a glimpse into the rarefied world of high jewelry by explaining the historical and artistic importance of some of the world's most innovative pieces." – ForbesThis luxurious book is the first comprehensive survey of jewelry as an art form, showcasing the dazzling work of a diverse collection of today's most exclusive jewelersWhen does jewelry transcend the category of fashion accessory to become art? Coveted features the most innovative creations in jewelry design, profiling 75 the most prominent and groundbreaking designers working today.Through the exceptional pieces included, Melanie Grant explores the conceptual approach of each featured artist's extraordinary oeuvre, the provenance of the materials they use, the quality of design, composition, and workmanship, and reveals what makes these creations not only coveted objects of exceptional value but also works of art.Beautiful color photography illustrates the profiled designers and their works – some never-before-seen. Divided into five thematic chapters, the fascinating text covers the most relevant issues for contemporary high jewelry, including: Modernism; the cultural exchange between East and West and its effect on design; the evolution and meaning of innovative materials; the natural world as inspiration; and the growing empowerment of women, both as designers and consumers.Packaged in an incredible luxury pearlescent paper cover with foil-stamping, Coveted is a dazzling entrée to an extraordinary world of beauty.Trade Review"The must-have book for smart jewellery lovers." – The Jewellery Editor "A comprehensive guide to the art of jewellery. " – Polo & Lifestyle Magazine "Melanie Grant offers a glimpse into the rarefied world of high jewelry by explaining the historical and artistic importance of some of the world's most innovative pieces." – Forbes"Beautifully illustrated with never before seen imagery." – ArtMag
£59.46
Thames & Hudson Ltd The New Jewelers
Book SynopsisIntroduces the finest modern jewelers. This book showcases fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, luxe jewelry, conceptual jewelry, and more. It features over 800 colour photographs that display the jewelry alongside portraits of the designers at work, shots of sketches and works in progress, studios and boutiques.Trade Review'A great resource for editors, buyers and anyone else who is obsessed with jewelry' - Style.com'A brilliant presentation of some of today’s most talented jewelry designers' - Laetitia Crahay, Head of Accessories & Jewelry for Chanel, and Artistic Director of Maison Michel Paris'A casket full of future classics... The role of this book is to provide the new generation of jewelers with a red carpet so that we can celebrate them in all their well - deserved fame' - Ines de la FressangeTable of ContentsIntroduction • Viva Glam • Metal Alchemy • The Neo-Classics • Cool Luxury • Sculptural Bliss • The Delectables • The Hip Pack • The Virtuosos • The Avant-Gardists
£22.46
Publishing Print Matters Zulu beadwork
Book SynopsisZulu beadwork is increasingly eclectic and much of it is directed at the fast growing external market. Zulu Beadwork tells the fascinating and important story of this transformation, and of the major players who were instrumental in bringing it about.Table of ContentsContinuity and change in Zulu beadwork; in praise of the Lord: new wine in old Wineskins; speaking with beads: Zulu bead making, bead colours, messages and meaning; new beadwork frontiers; Zulu bead sculptures: the African Art Centre in the 1970s and 1980
£14.20
Schiffer Publishing Ltd American Costume Jewelry
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£46.74
Schiffer Publishing Ltd From Thread and Wire
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£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd KNITTING BEADED PURSES A Complete Guide to
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£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Indian Silver Jewelry of the Southwest
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£21.84
Interweave Press Inc Handcrafted Wire Findings: Techniques and Designs
Book SynopsisWhy spend hundreds of dollars stocking up on expensive manufactured clasps, jump rings, ear wires, bails, and more when you can make exactly what you need for a fraction of the cost? Making custom findings enables jewelry makers to affordably create just the right component to complement their own jewelry designs. Handcrafted Wire Findings looks at a variety of wire materials to fit all budgets, from sterling silver, fine silver, German silver, copper, brass, and artistic wire, as well as the best material for each use. With fundamental skills for beginners that progress to more sophisticated designs, this book covers techniques such as basic wirework, texturizing, silver fusing, adding patina, and traditional finishes. Included are over 30 projects for making custom wire findings, each accompanied by step-by-step photographs and directions to ensure success.Trade Review"Once you see just how easy it is to make your own stunning custom findings, you'll never go back." - "beading-arts.com" Denise Peck and Jane Dickinson have used their shared experiences to create a one-stop shop for some stylish wire worked findings. With over 30 projects for you to try there is something to suit all budgets and abilities. Six sections cover all the main topics: ear wires, connectors, links, hooks, S-Hooks, toggle clasps etc. Each project has its own set of detailed instructions and photographs, plus special attention has been given to providing you with detailed information on the tools to make your findings. Simple projects using simple pliers lead on to more complex items using a micro torch. Definitely not one for the faint-hearted. Written in the US, the wire gauges are American too, but this book offers the reader lots of useful tips to identify the requirements. If you have plenty of time to practise, and lots of patience, why not finish off your treasured piece with a personal touch.-Beadworkers Guild
£999.99
Anness Publishing Complete Illustrated Guide to Beading & Making
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£13.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Artistry in Fiber Vol. 3
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£28.79
Trafalgar Square Books Beaded Wrist Warmers from Lithuania: 63 Knitting
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£21.84
IMM Lifestyle Books Beautiful Beaded Jewelry for Beginners: 25 Rings,
Book SynopsisDiscover just how easy it is to make your own gorgeous beaded jewellery with readily available semi-precious beads and stones! Beautiful Beaded Jewelry for Beginners shows you how to create fantastic day and evening pieces—necklaces, chokers, bracelets, cuffs, brooches, earrings and rings—that will brighten up any outfit. Crafting expert Cheryl Owen offers 25 stunning designs that can be created in just a matter of hours, and explains every simple technique you need to get started. Each project is presented in full step-by-step detail, showing you exactly what to do.
£9.89
Search Press Ltd Beading for the Absolute Beginner
Book SynopsisIn Beading for the Absolute Beginner, professional beadwork artists and teachers, Liz Thornton and Jean Power, tell you everything you need to know to create beautiful, colourful beaded accessories – even if you’ve never tried before. The techniques come with step-by-step instructions and the spiral, hands-free format enable you to practice and master each technique more easily. The book covers all the equipment and tools, terminology and techniques and also features a selection of attractive, simple projects specially designed for the beginner.Trade ReviewOriginally published back in 2006 this is a spiral bound reprint which stays obligingly flat while you are working through it. The Contents pages give a good idea of how the beading lessons are organized, each section showing how to make an item or two and use different tools, materials and techniques. It starts off with a handy overview of bead types, tools, findings and threads and has some useful points to think about when designing one’s own pieces. Unlike many hobbies even beginner beaders seldom work exclusively from kits and patterns so this is an essential inclusion. There are also tips for when buying items and hints on how to use the tools. Projects include simple bead stringing, using crimps, working with jump rings, tying knots in cord, working with wire and more. All the pieces are either contemporary or timeless and a wide variety of items are covered from necklaces and earrings to a hair decoration, key ring, watch strap and “barefoot sandals” for the beach. This is a book to have a good look through before buying anything as jewelry making has so many different parts and no beginner will need to buy everything. With all these basic techniques under their belt any tyro beader will be at intermediate stage after working through it all – this is an excellent book for beginners. * myshelf.com *
£11.04
£20.02
Creative Publishing international Creative Kids Complete Photo Guide to Bead Crafts
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£11.24
Schiffer Publishing Ltd American Costume Jewelry
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£46.74
David & Charles The Bead Jewellery Bible
Book SynopsisLearn how to make unique bead jewellery designs with a truly professional finish, with The Bead Jewellery Bible, from best-selling author Dorothy Wood.With this comprehensive, value-for-money guide you will master all the essential techniques needed to learn how to make beautiful, long-lasting bead jewellery, from choosing colours and planning your designs, to bead stringing techniques, bead jewellery equipment, making your own beads and findings, and bead embroidery. Easy-to-follow instructions, clear diagrams and stunning photography combine to create a must-have resource for expert and beginner beaders alike.Includes 12 step-by-step projects to get you started straight away, making this the ultimate resource for making your own stunning bead jewellery!Inside The Bead Jewellery Bible:Bead Basics the beginning of the book is packed with information on the different types of large beads and seed beads available, from glass and lampwork beads to gemstone beads, coral beads, pearls, metal and plastic beads, as well as the different finishes and sizes that they are available in.Colour and Design the colours of the beads that you choose are almost as important as the size and styles. This section shows you how to use simple colour theory to select harmonious or contrasting colours of beads to create truly well-designed pieces of bead jewellery, and also includes information on using birthstone beads to personalise your jewellery.Beading Tools and Materials Everything you will ever need to make interesting, beautiful bead jewellery, explained in detail, from pliers and bead stringing wire, to clasps, toggles, jump rings, crimp ends and other jewellery findings.Beading Techniques Here you can learn many different jewellery-making techniques to give a professional touch to your bead jewellery designs, such as: Bead Stringing Using Wire Making Findings and Rings Bead Stitches Bead Embroidery Making Beads, Charms and Pendants Using Polymer Clay Bead Jewellery Designs At the end of the book you will find 12 gorgeous step-by step-bead jewellery projects that you can make, including rings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches, earrings, and more!The Bead Jewellery Bible is the complete creative guide to making your own stunning bead jewellery!Table of ContentsIntroduction BEADS: Basics Large Beads Small Beads Finishes Bead Alternatives COLOUR AND DESIGN: Creating with Colour Colour Inspiration Planning Your own Jewellery Designing a Necklace MATERIALS AND TOOLS: Stringing Material Wire and Chain Equipment FINDINGS: Basics Finishing Design Details STRINGING: Choosing Thread Adding Fastenings Beading Wire Multiple Strands Spacing Beads Thong, Cord and Rope WIRE: Basic Techniques Coiling Jump Rings Making Findings Making Rings Working with Chain BEAD STITCHES: Getting Started Beaded Ropes Tubular Netting Right–Angle Weave Flat Bead Weaving Medallions Bezels Netting BEAD EMBROIDERY: Getting Started Line Stitches Embroidery Stitches Finishing Techniques MAKING BEADS, CHARMS AND PENDANTS: Beaded Beads Paper Fabric and Fibres Polymer Clay Metal Clay Plastic PROJECTS: Juicy Pearls Crystal Statement Ring Silky Pearl Bracelet Briolette Beauty Briar and Bramble Necklace Ice Cream Sundae Necklace Cosmic Links Net and Rope Bracelet Hana-Ami Earrings Deep Pool Ring Bead Encrusted Bib Feather and Fabric Brooch Bead Details Suppliers Acknowledgements Index
£16.14
Globe Pequot New Techniques in Colored Pencil on Metal Jewelry
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Spellbound Bead Co Spellbound Floral Beaded Jewellery Designs from
Book SynopsisFrom the author of Spellbound Beaded Tassels and Spellbound Festive Beading comes this beautiful collection of floral beaded jewellery projects.Trade ReviewAutumn/Winter 2016 I was delighted to be asked to review this book on beaded flowers, having the past spent a lot of time working in the same field. The opening technical section sets the scene very well and would be especially helpful if you have not done much bead weaving before. It only takes up a few pages but each of them is packed with useful information so it is well worth taking the time to study them before moving on to the project chapters. Each of the nine project chapters starts with a main project, most often a necklace, some with a matching bracelet or earrings which is then followed by two or three variations. For example the Sunshine Necklace, gives rise to the Honey Bee Earrings and a second necklace (the Kyoto Necklace) which is inpsired by the Japanese cherry blossom, is developed into a pretty brooch. The Honeycomb necklace and bracelet inspired an adorable Bee Hive Vox. There are twenty-five projects in all. The instructions are clear and comprehensive and are supported by excellent illustrations and lovely photographs. There is a helpful system for grading the difficulty of the main projects so that you can choose one which best suits your beading experience. And there are lots of tips and snippets of extra information from an author who clearly enjoys her beads and her garden and takes pleasure in passing her ideas to others. * The Bead Society of Great Britain *Any UK beadwork enthusiast (and quite a few from other countries) will be familiar with the Spellbound Bead Co who is certainly my go-to stockist for a wealth of jewellery making supplies and their stunning kits. Grab your small beads, needle and thread and get ready to make twenty-five different garden inspired items of jewelry. Delving into this lovely book is rather like gazing at the company’s stand at a craft fair. I learned how to make pieces using small beads and off-loom stitches from their kits and now sell designs to magazines; this shows the clarity of their instructions and diagrams. If you are a beginner there are several pages at the start of the book showing the basics, from using a stop bead to finishing off, plus a pretty foolproof guide to brick stitch, herringbone rope, square stitch and working with flower and leaf beads. The rest of the book contains the projects, each one having a skill rating and more than one large photograph of the finished piece plus details. The instructions are aided by color versions of the diagrams in their kits and go through every stage in detail. Don’t be put off by their length; the author is just being thorough and although sharp eyes are required to read the print which is not large they are also needed to see the seed beads. This is a large format book and another helpful feature is the spacing out of the instructions and diagrams, making them easier to read and not confusing. The pieces themselves comprise of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins and a small box. Leaves, cherry blossoms, daffodils, sunflowers, butterflies, bees and a colorful bouquet comprise some of the inspirations. My own favorite has to be the final one which is also on the cover depicting a stunning wisteria. Some pieces are simple and complement everyday items while others are more for special occasions but all are highly wearable and not “arty” or bizarre. No piece uses anything that is hard to obtain and many beaders will already own enough to make at least one item without going shopping first – always a plus. One of the best beadwork books out there this year and highly recommended. * myshelf.com *
£13.46
Scholastic US The Ultimate Clay Bead Book
Book SynopsisBeads galore! Use oven-bake clay to craft oodles of beads.
£22.03
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Grandma's Jewelry Box: A Guide to Making Framed
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£13.23
Design Originals Classy & Chic Bead Jewelry: For All Ages and
Book SynopsisAttention-getting jewelry is easier to make than ever before. Great for all ages and group crafting.
£7.59
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Remade Vintage Jewelry: 35 Step-by-Step Projects
Book SynopsisTransform vintage finds and broken objects into pieces to treasure with Remade Vintage Jewelry. Co-co Nichole Bush has a passion for creating one-of-a-kind jewellery by combining antique and vintage treasures to make distinctive and unique statements, and in these 35 projects, she shares that passion with you. Old keys become quirky earrings or hang on chains as a pretty necklace. Pieces of watches capture a moment in time: combined with other trinkets, they're turned into a lapel pin or wrist cuff. Anything can be a charm for a necklace or bracelet, from beads to brooches and earrings, even door knobs. Metal locker number tags act as intriguing focal points and tintypes (photographs on metal rather than paper, made in the late 19th century) provide an instant echo of the past. Some designs are deeply personal, incorporating things that remind Co-co of family and friends, and she suggests what you might include for your own individual pieces. With clear, step-by-step artworks and instructions, a helpful techniques section, and lots of inspiration throughout, you will soon become skilled in making your own pieces of nostalgic, stunning jewellery.
£12.34
Blacksmith Books Designing a Life: A Cross-Cultural Journey
Book SynopsisDesigning a Life tells the inspiring story of Kai-Yin Lo, a determined woman born to a wealthy Hong Kong family who had to build her own future following an abrupt change in the family''s fortunes. After a first job at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hong Kong, she made her way to Time Inc. in New York to establish a new life. Encouraged by her first collection being accepted by Cartier New York, she employed talent, innovation and determination to become a designer of international renown, respected as an ambassador for cross-cultural exchange in art, design and thought.
£16.19
Picador USA The Heartless Stone A Journey Through the World of Diamonds Deceit and Desire
Book SynopsisHow has one stone created empires, ruined lives, inspired lust and emptied wallets throughout history? A diamond version of Susan Orleans' "The Orchid Thief", this work aims to take you on a journey to the cold heart of the world's most unyielding gem.
£21.34
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Electroforming
Book SynopsisElectroforming is a technique used by jewellery makers as well as ceramicists and glass artists. It allows the manufacture of delicate and/or irregular shapes that would be difficult to achieve by other means, as well as repetition pieces (using moulds), which can also be difficult to make. For jewellery, electroforming means that relatively lightweight and delicate shapes can still be made rigid and strong, and that fastenings, etc., can be attached to difficult or irregular shapes. It also allows intricate details to be faithfully reproduced (coating a spider''s web in gold to make jewellery, for example).
£23.51
David & Charles Ultimate Necklace Maker
Book SynopsisFrom the single strand and pendant to the Lariat and Sautoir, this step-by-step guide presents ten necklace styles. It contains over 35 handmade necklace designs and a range of complementary jewellery projects, including rings, watchstraps, bracelets, brooches and earrings.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Bead Information; Findings and Fastenings; Stringing Materials; Necklace Board and Necklace Design; 1. The Single Strand Necklace; 2. The Pendant Necklace; 3. The Multistrand Necklace; 4. The Bib Necklace; 5. The 'Y' Necklace; 6. The Collar Necklace; 7. The Lariat; 8. The Sautoir; 9. The Knotted Necklace; 10. The Floating Necklace; Tools and Equipment; Jewellery Techniques; Bead Project Details, Suppliers, Acknowledgments, Index.
£14.24
Globe Pequot Press Crepe Paper Flower Jewelry and Hair Designs
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£17.40
Bead Flora Studio Bead Flora
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Joan Babcock Margaretenspitze Designs for Jewelry
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£19.14
Pacific Publishing Studio Sell Your Jewelry How to Start a Jewelry Business and Make Money Selling Jewelry at Boutiques Fairs Trunk Shows and Etsy
£11.35
Legare Street Press The The Jewelers HandBook Containing Thirty Practical Methods
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£22.75
Legare Street Press Trattati Delloreficeria E Della Scultura...discorsi Lettere Poesie...
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£999.99
Creative Media Partners, LLC The Brooches of Many Nations
£16.20
