Recommended Books on Jewelry Manufacturing

AJM guide to lost wax casting: techniques and tips form industry experts. Providence, RI: MJSA/AJM Press, 2003. ISBN: 0-9713495-2-5

Brepohl, Erhard. The theory and practice of goldsmithing. Portland, ME: Brynmorgen Press, 2001.  Translated by Charles Lewton-Brain; edited by Tim McCreight.

Dupouy, cRis [sic]. Creating your own jewelry: taking inspiration from museum masterpieces. 35 surprisingly simple projects. New York: Stewart, TAbori & Chang, 2004. ISBN: 1-58479-359-7.  This is a fun book but more on the hobbyist side.

Grether, P. A. The technology of setting. Lausanne, Switzerland: Editions Scriptar, 1984. ISBN: 2-88012-045-4

Lewton-Brain, Charles. Cheap thrills in the tool shop: inexpensive equipment options and bench tricks for goldsmiths. Calgary, Alberta: Brain Press, 1994. ISBN: 0-9698510-6.  

Little, Emma Gales and Ann Little. Jewellery making.  Teach yourself books. Lincolnwood, IL: NTC/Contemporary Publishing, 2000. ISBN: 0-340-72140-5.

McCreight, Tim. Complete metalsmith. Student ed.  Portland, ME: Brynmorgen Press, 2004. ISBN: 1-929565-06-2.  "This Student Edition gives solid, must-have information that is appropriate for entry level students, hobbyists, and casual metalsmiths."--intro.

McCreight, Tim. Complete metalsmith. [Professional ed.]. Portland, ME: Brynmorgen Press, 2004. ISBN: 1-929565-05-4.  "The Professional Edition covers the same material [as the Student Edition] but goes into greater depth."--p. ix.

McCreight, Tim. Jewelry: fundamentals of metalsmithing. Madison, WI: Hand Books Press, 1997. ISBN: 1-880140-2-2.

McCreight, Tim, ed. Metals technic: a collection of techniques for metalsmiths. Cape Elizabeth, ME: Brynmorgen Press, 1992. ISBN: 0-9615984-3-3

O’Keeffe, Stephen. Jewelry making: tips and tricks of the trade. Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2003. ISBN: 0-87349-650-7

Olver, Elizabeth. Jewelry making techniques book: over 50 techniques for creating eyecatching  [sic] contemporary and traditional designs. Cincinnati, OH: North Light Books, 2001. ISBN: 1-58180-210-2.

Praktikum Goldschmieden = Practical goldsmith: the latest techniques presented in a series of clear illustrations and informative texts.  Stuttgart: Rühle-Diebener-Verlag, 1991-2004. With German and English text. There are 13 different issues. Each issue is a different topic.

Revere, Alan. 101 bench tips for jewelers. Providence, RI: MJSA/AJM Press, 2004. ISBN: 9780971349537

Revere, Alan. Professional goldsmithing: a contemporary guide to traditional jewelry techniques.  New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1991. ISBN: 0-442-23898-.3.

Revere, Alan. Professional jewelry repair series: ring repair. San Francisco, CA: Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts, 1999. ISBN: 9780965104913

Revere, Alan. Professional jewelry repair series: setting repair. San Francisco, CA: Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts, 2008. ISBN: 9780965104937

Skuratowicz, Arthur A. and Nash, Julie. Working with gemstones. Providence, RI: MJSA/AJM Press, 2005.  ISBN: 0-9713495-4-1 and 9780971349544

Untracht, Oppi. Jewelry concepts and technology. Garden City: Doubleday & Co., 1982. ISBN: 0-385-04185-3. More detailed and more advanced.

Wooding, Robert R. Bead setting diamonds with pave applications. Erlanger, KY: Dry Ridge Co., 1985. ISBN: 0-9613545-2-6

Wooding, Robert R. Channel setting diamonds with illustrated procedures. Erlanger, KY: Dry Ridge Co., 1987. ISBN: 0-9613545-3-4

Wooding, Robert R. The diamond setting manual: procedures & techniques. Erlanger, KY: Dry Ridge Company, 2002. ISBN: 0961354550

Wooding, Robert R. Diamond setting: the professional approach. Erlanger, KY: Dry Ridge Diamond Setting School, 1984. ISBN: 0-9613545-1-8

Wykoff, Gerald L. The completely illustrated course for developing the techniques of master stonesetting: a comprehensive picture/text guide on diamond and colored stone setting… Washington, D.C.: Adamas Publishers, 1986. ISBN: 0-9607892-3-5

Zeiss, Walter. Setting of gemstones. Stuttgart: Rühle-Diebener, 1984.