Books for Jewellers

A Listmania! list by The Justified Sinner (Glasgow)
 
Jewelry Concepts and Technology
1.  Jewelry Concepts and Technology by Oppi Untracht
The list author says:
  "Huge! The biggest jewellery book ever. Somewhat dated in terms of the photographs, but a brilliant technical reference. Quite indispensable: the jewellery bible."
£45.50   Used & New from: £39.00
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Complete Metalsmith
2.  Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight
The list author says:
  "The first Tim McCreight book I ever bought and the course text-book for my course. Cheap, easy to use and never off my bench."
Used & New from: £22.17
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Jewellery: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing (Jewellery)
3.  Jewellery: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing (Jewellery) by Tim McCreight
The list author says:
  "Another of Tim McCreight's brilliant technical manuals. This expands on the "Complete Metalsmith" and has the added advantage of superb photography."
£16.25   Used & New from: £13.81
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Boxes and Lockets: Metalsmithing Techniques (Jewellery)
4.  Boxes and Lockets: Metalsmithing Techniques (Jewellery) by Tim McCreight
The list author says:
  "Tim McCreight's box-making book. As in the other two books by him which I have listed, this is just a superb technical manual."
Used & New from: £142.85
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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The Penland Book of Jewelry: Master Classes in Jewelry Techniques
5.  The Penland Book of Jewelry: Master Classes in Jewelry Techniques by Marthe Le Van
The list author says:
  "Lark Books produce the most beautifully illustrated and inspiring books for the jeweller. This book looks at some unusual techniques in a series of "master classes" by famous experimental jewellers."
£19.86   Used & New from: £16.38
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Fabulous Jewelry from Found Objects: Creative Projects, Simple Techniques (Lark Jewelry Book) (Lark Jewelry Books)
6.  Fabulous Jewelry from Found Objects: Creative Projects, Simple Techniques (Lark Jewelry Book) (Lark Jewelry Books) by Marthe Le Van
The list author says:
  "Another "lark" book to the usual very high standards. This book looks at using found objects, scrap and non-traditional materials to create jewellery."
Used & New from: £5.68
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Metal Techniques for Craftsmen
7.  Metal Techniques for Craftsmen by Oppi Untracht
The list author says:
  "Opi Untracht's book looking at larger works. As in "Jewellery Concepts and Technology", the photography is very dated but the technical references are immeasurable."
£30.87   Used & New from: £26.88
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

New Directions in Jewellery
8.  New Directions in Jewellery by Jivan Astfalck
The list author says:
  "Exciting ideas pushing the boundaries of what we understand by the word "Jewellery"."
Used & New from: £50.89
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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New Directions in Jewellery: v. 2
9.  New Directions in Jewellery: v. 2 by Beccy Clarke
The list author says:
  "Even more exciting ideas pushing the boundaries of what we understand by the word "Jewellery"!"
£18.96   Used & New from: £15.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

1000 Rings: Inspiring Adornments for the Hand (Lark Jewelry Book) (Lark Jewelry Books)
10.  1000 Rings: Inspiring Adornments for the Hand (Lark Jewelry Book) (Lark Jewelry Books) by Marthe Le Van
The list author says:
  "A book full of photographs of contemporary rings. If you have even the most passing interest in jewellery, this is spellbinding."
£11.69   Used & New from: £8.29
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

500 Bracelets: An Inspiring Collection of Extraordinary Designs (500 Series)
11.  500 Bracelets: An Inspiring Collection of Extraordinary Designs (500 Series) by Marthe Le Van
The list author says:
  "Another Lark Books offering, this time 500 pictures of contemporary bangles. Not at all technical, but inspiring."
£11.69   Used & New from: £6.35
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

500 Necklaces: Contemporary Interpretations of a Timeless Form (500 Series)
12.  500 Necklaces: Contemporary Interpretations of a Timeless Form (500 Series) by Martha Le Van
The list author says:
  "Comments as before for this series. Necklaces."
£11.69   Used & New from: £7.49
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

500 Earrings: New Directions in Contemporary Jewelry (Lark Jewellery) (500 (Lark Paperback))
13.  500 Earrings: New Directions in Contemporary Jewelry (Lark Jewellery) (500 (Lark Paperback)) by Lark Books
The list author says:
  "Comments as before for this series. Earrings."
£11.69   Used & New from: £8.77
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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