HANDCRAFTED WIRE FINDINGS: Techniques and Designs for Custom Jewelry Components, Peck and Dickerson. Contains over 30 projects using silver, copper, brass, and artistic wire; tips on wirework, texturizing, silver fusing, adding patina and other finishings. 128 pgs. ISBN 9781596682832, $22.95
HEAT, COLOR, SET & FIRE: Surface Effects for Metal Jewelry, Hettmansperger. Transform the look of metal jewelry through embossing, paints and colored pencils, epoxy resin, putty, enameling and etching. 128 pgs., Hard Cover. ISBN 9781454700166, $27.95
HOT CONNECTIONS JEWELRY: The Complete Sourcebook of Soldering Techniques, Chin. Learn soldering, from choosing a torch to basic techniques like sawing, filing, and riveting, and more advanced techniques; 23 lessons, 15 projects. 160 pgs., ISBN 9780823033362, $22.99
INDIAN JEWELRY MAKING, Branson. This long-standing favorite is a full-color presentation of traditional silversmithing methods. Spiral-bound. 120 pgs., ISBN 9781887896030, $21.95
INSPIRITU JEWELRY: Earrings, Bracelets and Necklaces for the Mind, Body and Spirit, French. Inspiring, spiritual projects using wire, metal, beads, charms, stone and found objects. 128 pgs., ISBN 9781440308253, $24.99
THE JEWELER’S STUDIO HANDBOOK: Traditional and Contemporary Techniques for Working with Metal and Mixed Media Materials, Holschuh. Hammering, soldering and riveting techniques as well as how to equip your studio. 176 pgs., ISBN 9781592534852, $24.99
JEWELER’S DIRECTORY OF GEMSTONES: A Complete Guide to Appraising and Using Precious Stones from Cut and Color to Shape and Settings, Crowe. Learn to make accurate judgments of gemstones, recognize gemstone quality, and make a good buy rather than a bad one. 176 pgs., ISBN 9781770851085, $24.95
JEWELER’S RESOURCE: A Reference of Gems, Metals, Formulas and Terminology for Jewelers, Knuth. A practical tool for the bench jeweler or student, and the most complete reference available for the retail jeweler. Spiral-bound, 112 pgs., ISBN 9780964355033, $21.95
JEWELRY DESIGN CHALLENGE: 10 Materials, 30 Artists, 30 Spectacular Projects, Kopp. Follow 30 top designers challenged to create a unique piece using only nine jewelry supply items, plus one “wild card” material of their choice. 128 pgs., ISBN 9781600596025, $21.95
JEWELRY HANDBOOK: How to Select, Wear & Care for Jewelry, Newman. A practical guide to selecting the right jewelry for your lifestyle, budget and body type. 180 pgs., ISBN 9780929975382, $19.95
JEWELRY LAB: 52 Experiments, Investigations, and Explorations in Metal, Manley. Learn basic and approachable techniques such as sawing, soldering, finishing, texturing, etching and rolling. 144 pgs., ISBN 9781592537228, $24.99
THE JEWELRY MAKING HANDBOOK: Simple Techniques and Step-by-Step Projects, McSwiney, Williams & Davies. Produce professional-looking jewelry using simple techniques and equipment; spiral bound. Hard cover. 192 pgs., ISBN 9780785822998, $14.95
MAKING METAL JEWELRY: Projects, Techniques, Inspiration, Gollberg. Create jewelry with cold-connecting metal tools that are inexpensive, readily available, and a great springboard for your own designs. 112 pgs., ISBN 9781579908126, $14.95
METALSMITH’S BOOK OF BOXES & LOCKETS, McCreight. Learn how to create boxes with smooth sliding hinges, disappearing seams, and catches that click with confidence. Hard cover, 144 pgs., ISBN 9781929565238, $29.95
MIXED METAL MANIA: Solder, Rivet, Hammer, and Wire Exceptional Jewelry, St. Jean. Learn 27 projects combining traditional metalworking techniques. 112 pgs., ISBN 9780871164162, $21.95
MIXED METALS: Creating Contemporary Jewelry with Silver, Gold, Copper, Brass & More, Barta and Fox. Contains 21 designs that combine metal, beads, wire and chain into eye-catching and contemporary jewelry. 112 pgs., ISBN 9781596680920, $22.95
THE NEW ENCYCLOPEDIA OF JEWELRY-MAKING TECHNIQUES: A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques, McGrath. Fully revised and updated, this go-to reference covers both classic and new techniques reflecting advances in jewelry-making. 160 pgs., ISBN 9780762440498, $19.95
OPAL & GEMSTONE JEWELRY: Cutting, Designing, Setting, A Step-by-Step Instructional Guide, Downing. Simple and easy to understand loaded with insider tips, insights and new perspectives from an expert with over 40 years experience. 310 pgs., ISBN 9780981733609, $29.95
PEARL BUYING GUIDE: How to Identify and Select Pearls & Pearl Jewelry, 5/E, 160 pgs., ISBN 9780929975443, $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.
PROFESSIONAL JEWELRY MAKING: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Jewelry Techniques, Revere. Alan Revere has revised his landmark book, Professional Goldsmithing, to create this new classic featuring 35 projects for all skill levels. 360 pgs., ISBN 9781929565429, $70.00
PRACTICAL CASTING, McCreight. Excellent textbook about lost wax models, investing, burnout and other procedures. 160 pgs., ISBN 9780961598457, $18.95
PRACTICAL JEWELRY-MAKING TECHNIQUES: Problem Solving, O’Keeffe. A comprehensive and well illustrated overview of core jewelry-making techniques. 144 pgs., ISBN 9781770851160, $24.95
PRACTICAL JOINING: A Bench Reference for Jewelers, McCreight. A helpful tool for the jewelry craftsperson, covers a wide range of both traditional and modern joining techniques. Fully indexed. 102 pgs., ISBN 9781929565160, $18.95
PREFAB JEWELRY: Easy Projects Using Readymade Parts, LeVan. Readymade materials, such as jump rings, washers and metal supplies, are presented in over 24 imaginative projects. 128 pgs., ISBN 9781600595554, $17.95