Anastasia Young is the author of four jewellery titles:
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New Jewellery Techniques: Curved Scoring and Folding for Metalwork and Silversmithing, by Anastasia Young and Paul Wells, Hoaki, 2022.
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The Guide to Gemstone Settings, by Anastasia Young; A & C Black, 2012
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The Workbench Guide to Jewelry Techniques, by Anastasia Young; Thames & Hudson, 2010.
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The Jewellery Materials Sourcebook, by Anastasia Young; A & C Black, 2008.
Anastasia’s books have been translated into seven languages including Spanish, Chinese and Russian, and are used as key texts in many educational establishments around the world.
These comprehensive and well-respected books feature full colour illustrations and clear step-by-step explanations of the techniques used in jewellery making, as well as information about jewellery design and history.
Anastasia Young is a UK-based jewellery artist, author and lecturer, whose work has been exhibited internationally. Young’s eclectic jewellery is often project based and driven by a combination of ideas and technical investigation. Examples of her work are held in the permanent collections of the Science Museum, London and Central Saint Martins Museum, and she has won awards for her jewellery and her hand engraving work.
The Mathildis Coronet. Bangle, 2017.
Sterling silver, 18ct gold vermeil, antique garnets, pearls.
Diameter at base 7 cm; height 4.5 cm.
Photo Credit: Lindsay Cameron
Measuring Device, function unknown. Rings, 2015.
Sterling silver, 24ct and 18ct gold, garnet. 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.0 cm
Fig 55 - An Acoustic Seta. Brooch, 2013.
Silver, 18ct gold, antique (reclaimed) ivory, stainless steel, gold leaf, cat's whisker, 5 x 2.5 x 1cm.
Trophy Wife Trophy, 2012.
Silver, 18ct gold, diamond, moonstone, horn, epoxy resin; 7.5 x 4 x 3cm.
Chain Dentata, 2011.
24ct gold vermeil on silver, garnets, porcelain crowns; Length 1 metre.
Music Box Ring, 2008.
18ct gold, rubies, sapphires, ebony; 3.5 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm
Music Box Ring, 2008.
18ct gold, rubies, sapphires, ebony; 3.5 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm
'10' Ring, 2004. (Machina Collection)
Sterling silver, 18ct yellow gold, rhodolite, sapphire; 3.5 x 3.2 x 1.5 cm