30-MINUTE EARRINGS: 60 Quick & Creative Projects for Jewelers, LeVan. The earring designs in this book will inspire you with projects by 45 top jewelers, all do-able in 30 minutes or less. 138 pgs., ISBN 9781600594878, $21.95
THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS GUIDE: Making Wire Jewelry: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started, Callaghan. 96 pgs., ISBN 9780871164353, $21.95
ALL WIRED UP: Wire Techniques for the Beadworker and Jewelry Maker, Lareau. Make wire-wrapped cabochons, necklaces, and the strongest wire hook and eye clasps. Includes a color gallery of wirework. 128 pgs., ISBN 9781883010737, $21.95.
THE ART OF ENAMELING: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration, Dary. Contains a complete course in enameling, including tools and equipment needed. 178 pgs., ISBN 9781579909543, $17.95
CHAIN MAIL JEWELRY: Contemporary Designs from Classic Techniques, Taylor & White. Projects are clearly presented utilizing a range of chain mail techniques. Hard cover, 144 pgs., ISBN 9781579907235, $24.95
CHASING AND REPOUSSÉ: Methods Ancient and Modern, Corwin. Both beginners and advanced workers will learn design and techniques of chasing and repoussé (using hammers and punches.) Hard cover. 184 pgs., ISBN 9781929565320, $35.00
CINDERHILL STYLE SIMPLE & ELEGANT WIRE SETTINGS: An Easy to Follow Guide on Professional Wire Wrapping, Cinderhill. Learn to wrap wire in the striking Cinderhill style. Approximately 30 min., $24.99
COLOR, TEXTURE & CASTING FOR JEWELERS: Hands-on Demonstrations & Practical Applications, Codina. One of the best modern casting books available–authoritative, approachable and filled with creative techniques. 128 pgs, ISBN 9781454700173, $29.95
THE COMPLETE BOOK OF JEWELRY MAKING: A Full-Color Introduction to the Jeweler’s Art, Codina. Learn every aspect of jewelry making in this large source book filled with essential details on every technique you will need. 160 pgs., ISBN 9781579903046, $19.95
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO MAKING WIRE JEWELRY: More Than 20 Step-By-Step Projects. Learn to use wire like a pro with this collection of projects from Art Jewelry Magazine. 112 pgs., ISBN 9780871162540, $21.95
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO WIRE & BEADED JEWELRY: Over 50 Beautiful Projects and Variations Using Wire and Beads, Jones. Create a cornucopia of jewelry designs using a variety of techniques. 192 pgs., ISBN 9781906525705, $24.95
THE COMPLETE METALSMITH, McCreight. A best-selling workshop manual. Abundantly illustrated. Spiral bound, 200 pgs., ISBN 9780871922403, $14.95.
THE COMPLETE METALSMITH DVD, McCreight. Tim McCreight’s classic title comes to life in a DVD. Approximately 70 min., $29.95
CONTEMPORARY COPPER JEWELRY: Step-by-Step Techniques and Projects, Miller. Now with bonus DVD, learn how to combine copper wirework with beads, chain and other metals; includes 22 projects. 128 pgs., ISBN 9781596682894, $26.95
CREATIVE STONESETTING, Cogswell. Discover dozens of ways to attach stones to gold and silver objects. Detailed text and over 600 drawings describe concepts, tools and techniques appropriate to jewelers of every skill level. Hard cover. 208 pgs., ISBN 9781929565221, $35.00
DIAMOND RING BUYING GUIDE: How to Evaluate, Identify and Select Diamonds & Diamond Jewelry, 7/E, 160 pgs., ISBN 9780929975405, $18.95. GEM AND JEWELRY BUYING GUIDES Informative guides by Renée Newman show how to evaluate and distinguish the genuine from the imitation. A comprehensive mix of technical and practical information, illustrated in full-color and sharp B/W photos.
THE DIAMOND HANDBOOK: A Practical Guide to Diamond Evaluation, Newman. This book shows you how to evaluate diamond quality and gives tips on how to get good values. 186 pgs., ISBN 9780929975399, $19.95
ELEMENTS OF STYLE: CREATING JEWELRY WITH WIRE, FIBER, FELT, AND BEADS, Hill. Make wearable pieces of art with these 26 modern designs using basic techniques. 128 pgs., ISBN 9781596680791, $22.95
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WIRE JEWELRY TECHNIQUES: A Compendium of Step-by-Step Techniques for Making Wire-Based Jewelry, Withers. Techniques explained in simple language for creating unusual and striking designs; for the beginner or the expert. 160 pgs., ISBN 9780762445776, $19.95
EXOTIC GEMS, Newman. Full-color guides to identifying, evaluating and buying exotic stones. $19.95 each.
Volume 1: How to Identify and Buy Tanzanite, Ammolite, Rhodochrosite, Zultanite, Sunstone, Moonstone & Other Feldspars, 172 pgs., ISBN 9780929975429
EXOTIC GEMS, Newman. Full-color guides to identifying, evaluating and buying exotic stones. $19.95 each. Volume 2: How to Identify and Buy Alexandrite, Andalusite, Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye, Kyanite, Common Opal, Dinosaur Gembone, Tsavorite, Rhodolite & Other Garnets, 154 pgs., ISBN 9780929975450
FOLDFORMING, Lewton-Brain. The ultimate reference on foldforming from the artist who invented this ground-breaking approach to working with metal. Hard cover. 160 pgs., ISBN 9781929565269, $35.00
GEM & JEWELRY POCKET GUIDE: A Traveler’s Guide to Buying Diamonds, Colored Gems, Pearls, Gold, and Platinum Jewelry, Newman. A concise overview of what to look for when buying gems and jewelry. 156 pgs., ISBN 9780929975306, $11.95
GEM TUMBLING AND BAROQUE JEWELRY MAKING, Victors. Features step-by-step practical advice, and includes instructions on building your own tumbler. 58 pgs., $6.50
GEMSTONE BUYING GUIDE: How to Evaluate, Identify, Select & Care for Colored Gems, 2/E 152 pgs., ISBN 9780929975344, $19.95. GEM AND JEWELRY BUYING GUIDES Informative guides by Renée Newman show how to evaluate and distinguish the genuine from the imitation. A comprehensive mix of technical and practical information, illustrated in full-color and sharp B/W photos.
GEMSTONE SETTINGS: The Jewelry Maker’s Guide to Styles & Techniques, Young. An in-depth, encyclopedic guide to stone setting. Hard Cover. 208 pgs., ISBN 9781596686366, $29.95
GETTING STARTED MAKING METAL JEWELRY, Lareau. Written expressly for beginners, you’ll learn and build upon each project, enabling you to master each basic skill. 112 pgs., ISBN 9781596680258, $19.95
GOLD, PLATINUM, PALLADIUM, SILVER & OTHER JEWELRY METALS: How to Test, Select & Care for Them, Newman. Written for both lay people and professionals, this book offers concise, practical details on testing, evaluating, buying, selling and caring for precious metals and alternative jewelry metals such as copper, bronze, brass, titanium, stainless steel and more. 136 pgs., ISBN 9780929975474, $19.95
GREAT WIRE JEWELRY: Projects & Techniques, Peterson. Both beginners and experienced jewelry makers will appreciate the ingenious yet simple techniques used to braid, twist and knit wire into stunning jewelry. 60 pgs., ISBN 9781600596216, $9.95