Copper Art Jewelry: A Different Luster
Matthew L. Burkholz and Linda Lichtenberg Kaplan
One of very few books concentrating solely on copper jewelry

Necklace
Daniela Mascetti
History of the necklace, concentrating primarily from 1700 to present day

Art Deco Jewelry
Sylvie Raulet

305 Authentic Art Nouveau Jewelry Designs
Maurice Dufrene
If you love Art Nouveau, jewelry design or maybe even just Paris, this is a great book for you.
Though it is small, at only 48 pages, fully half the books is dedicated to great illustrations.

A History of Jewelry 1100-1870
Joan Evans

Earrings: From Antiquity to the Present
Daniela Mascetti, Amanda Triossi
The last 5000 years in the evolutiion of earrings, by two Sotheby's experts

Stone Power
Dorothee Mella
Smallish, straightforward explanation of the history of stone superstitions and healing attributes,
good for New Age newbies and anyone interested in the historical superstitions and uses of stones.

Gems in Myth, Legend, and Lore
Bruce G. Knuth
In-depth study of the historical uses and superstitions behind stones.

Love Is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals
Melody
Possibly the most popular word on the metaphysical aspects of minerals, this book is not our favorite source for the historical meanings and uses of metals and stones, but it does cover just about every mineral pulled from the ground.

The Art of Polymer Clay: Designs and Techniques for Making Jewelry, Pottery and Decorative Artwork
Donna Kato

Creative Clay Jewelry: Extraordinary, Colorful, Fun Designs To Make From Polymer Clay
Leslie Dierks

The Encyclopedia of Jewelry-Making Techniques: A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques
Jinks McGrath

The Complete Book of Jewelry Making: A Full-Color Introduction To The Jeweler's Art
Carles Codina

Making Glass Beads
Cindy Jenkins

Passing the Flame - A Beadmaker's Guide to Detail and Design
Lampwork artisan and teacher Corina Tettinger makes gorgeous lampwork beads and her classes are always full. Her book can also be purchased at her website, CorinaBeads.com.

Making Wire Jewelry: 60 Easy Projects in Silver, Copper & Brass
Helen Clegg and Mary Larom

All Wired Up
Mark Lareau
Findings, "finishings," and how to make them - includes designs

Making Silver Chains: Simple Techniques, Beautiful Designs
Glen F. Waszek

Baubles, Dangles, & Beads: Stained Glass Jewelry Book
Stained glass craftsman Kay B. Weiner's book combines the art of stained glass with that of jewelry design

Great Wire Jewelry: Projects & Techniques
Irene From Petersen
How to make no-solder woven/braided and chainmail-type jewelry & designs - best for beginning to intermediate craftsmen

 

 

Glass Bead Makers Forum

Cauldron Creations Tutorials Page
Tutorials for lampwork from all over the web, with many thanks to Melinda Melanson for allowing us to link to her! (You can now hire Melinda for the day. Please see Cauldron Creations for details.)

Ganoksin
Gem and jewelry making information source - if you need to know how to do it, someone on Ganoksin can tell you.

The Bead Bugle
Online beadwork publication



 

 

 

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