• ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES: JEWELLERY
• Beading
• Crystals / Gemstones
• Glasswork
• History
• Jewelry Design
• Jewelry Making / Repair
• Lapidary
• Metal Clay
• Sales / Marketing
• Tools How To
• Watch Repair
• Wire Jewelry How to

• ART NOUVEAU JEWELLERY
  One of four titles in the "Christie's Collectables" series, this guide to Art Noveau jewellery is intended for both the avid antiques collector and the armchair enthusiast. Examples chosen are both rare and everyday, and close-up photographs pinpoint details and provide precise keys to dating.
  
   
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• FAMOUS JEWELRY COLLECTORS
  A tour of the famous gem and jewelry collections of some of history's wealthiest or most famous people shares the stories behind the pieces owned by such figures as the Duchess of Windsor, Barbara Hutton, and Ava Gardner. Reprint.
  
   
• JET JEWELLERY AND ORNAMENTS
  
   
• UNDERSTANDING JEWELLERY
  Written in straightforward, non-technical English, and illustrated with hundreds of colour drawings, this book brings together in one volume identification, dating and valuation of jewellery made in the last 200 years. The book features a chapter that focuses on jewellery from 1980 to 2000.
  
   

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• A Beaders Reference
  Davis - An indispensable tool, this new beading reference offers hundreds of patterns for motifs and centerpieces, borders and cords, and fringes and edgings. Includes easy-to-follow beading graphs with over 100 color photos, and more than 300 how-to illustrations, 160 pgs.
  Last chance sale! Once these few remaining copies are gone, we wont be receiving any more, so claim yours now while we still have some in stock!
  
  
• Beads- The Art of Stringing - Genie Ragan
  Genie Ragan- Step-by-step instructions explain knotting between beads using your fingers, a beading awl or tee pin, or the double needle method. Easy to understand text and illustrations for the beginner. 58 pages.
  
  
• Making Beaded Jewelery
  Case - Illustrates the vast choice of beads available, and blends over 80 projects with easy-to-follow instructional techniques and color photos. Whether restringing an old necklace or making something special and new, the information is here, including a glossary of beading terms. 128 pgs.
  
  
• New Bead Book by Emma Post Barbour 1924 CD
  Great vintage info on bead designs, purses and more!
  
  
• Pearl and Bead Stringing with Henrietta Virchick
  At Last! You can create genuine, precious and semi-precious, high-fashion jewelry for a fraction of the cost or simply learn to restring your own pearls and beads just like professionals do. Step-by-step different techniques of knotting beads, including finger knotting. Illustrated, color photos. 88 pages
  
  
• Step-By-Step Bead Stringing by Ruth F. Poris
  Ruth Poris is a professional jeweler and teacher whose custom designs have been exhibited and sold in fine stores throughout the country. Ms. Poris presents a unique, easy to follow guide, which includes instructions and illustrations drawn from many years of experience and expertise. A complete illustrated professional approach. 46 pages
  
  
• The Basics of Bead Stringing by Debbie Kanan
  Best-seller! A complete illustrated approach for beginner and advanced designers that addresses the most common and popular questions of those who would like design and produce their own jewelry. Step-by-step lessons are given with wire techniques, how to use leather or satin cords and the different types of beads available. 82 pages
  
  
• The Beaders Companion
  Durant - This compact, handy, spiral-bound manual will be the most valuable tool in every bead box. Easy-to-read and filled with definitions and illustrations of techniques, beads, and tools. Step-by-step instructions on everything you need to know for all your beading projects. 104 pgs.
  

• DK Pockets Gemstones
  A lot of great information packed into a pocket-sized book. Hundreds of color images covering everything from the history of gems, color keys, man-made stones, organic gems to mined gemstones.Systematically organized for easy access to information. Contains diagrams, charts, maps, glossary and index.
  
  
• Pocket Guide to Crystals & Gemstones by Sirona Knight
  Learn about the basic physical and energetic aspects of over 50 crystals and gemstones. Includes instructions on choosing and caring for them, and cleansing and charging them for spiritual uses. 96 pages
  
  

• Making Glass Beads by Cindy Jenkins
  In this book you will discover the art of glass beadmaking and learn many of the secrets that were guarded for centuries by Venetian glassmakers. You will gradually build your expertise, beginning with the basic methods for making and decorating beads and working up to more advanced approaches. Dozens of techniques are described in step-by-step detail, and the text is liberally seasoned with Hot Tips - each designed to make learning easier and more fun. This book is lavishly illustrated with how-to photography and photos of works by more than 50 contemporary beadmakers, all in full color, making it a practical handbook and inspirational artists gallery all in one volume. 112 pages
  
  
• Wire & Glass - 22 Creative Projects You Can Make
  Mary Maguire - WIRE & GLASS shows how to create stylish embellishments for your home - such as a funky coat rack or an arabesque lampshade - or make unique gifts for family and friends. Whatever your skill level, the clear instructions and photographs will guide you through projects that are both eye-catching and fun to make.
  

• Old Jewelry 1840-1950 (6th Edition) - Bell
  Answers, answers, answers! Many people are curious about old jewelry. Perhaps they have tucked away a ring or bracelet passed down from previous generations. Along with most jewelry comes unanswered questions about its age, value and authenticity.Whether you are a curious owner or a serious collector, this book answers these questions and more. With 2,000 updated prices and hundreds of new photos, this revised edition is a key reference for dealers, collectors and appraisers. Sections inculde jewelry styles from 1840-1950 such as Victorian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Retro Modern, an overview of 100 years of cameos, and new sections on Bakelite, costume and Mexican jewelry. There are also 64 pages in FULL color showing pieces from all time periods.Whether you want to start or add to a collection of antique, estate or collectable jewelry, this book adds to your knowledge and enjoyment of this interesting hobby or profession.
  

• Amazing Gems: Worlds Most Dazzling Costume Jewelry
  For this informative, profusely illustrated book, noted jewelry expert Deanna Farneti Cera has selected more than 250 of the worlds best costume jewelry creations, organzied by time period and maker, beginning with Art Nouveau. AMAZING GEMS introduces readers to the significant periods and important creators of costume jewelry. Readers learn about the actual components of a piece, identifying marks and other distinguishing characteristics.Last chance closeout - supplies are limited!
  
  
• Design Langauage - McCreight
  Did you ever notice the similarity between the words TEXTILE, TEXTURE and TEXTBOOK? Would you be interested to know that they share the same Latin root, TEXTUS, which means WOVEN THING?
  Each of the 100 basic art-related terms in DESIGN LANGUAGE is examined with scholarship and wit. DESIGN LANGUAGE brings fresh insight to students and practicing designers by examining the words they use. Teachers of design will appreciate the brief, clear and inclusive presentation. The stitched binding is tough enough for years of studio use and the compact size will fit into a toolbox or pocket.
  
  
• Flea Market Jewelry - Binky Morgan
  Learn to create new style from old treasures with this bright and colorful book filled with lovely photographs of vintage jewelry creations. By Binky Morgan.
  
  
• Indian Designs - David & Jean Villasenor
  Pattern-sized illustrations of Native American animal and human designs suitable for quilts, clothing, or embroidery. Each with the source identified. 48 pages
  
  
• How to Design Jewelry - Link
  Once the basic skills of jewelry making have been developed, a whole new world of individual, artistic creativity can be opened up. A variety of ideas including some patterns. 31 pages.
  

• Classical Loop-In-Loop Chains - Stark & Smith
  The ultimate resource for jewelers interested in the fabulous chains of ancient cultures. With clear instruction and foolproof illustrations, Ms. Stark teaches dozens of variations on classic chains.
  
  
• First Steps in Enameling by Jinks McGrath
  Explains everything you need to know to get started: choosing and using a kiln, needed tools, buying precious metals, and selecting and preparing enamels. Step-by-step instructions for 20 easy-to-follow projects. 96 pages
  
  
• Handbook of Lost Wax or Investment Casting - Sopeak
  Sopeak - How to use and construct equipment to develop patterns, castings, and molds for jewelry and small metal parts. Detailed information and photographs. 64 pgs.
  
  
• How to Create with Horseshoe Nails - Link
  Link - Instructions for making horseshoe nail jewelry, picture frames, napkin holders, display stands and sculptures. Covers tools and supplies needed. 22 pgs.
  
  
• How to Make Wire Name and Novelty Jewelry CD
  Information on one of the first instruction manuals in the early 1900s. Teaches a great way to make stylish name pendants that sell great. Plus some other designs that have been lost in time all lovingly placed on CD for easy viewing.
  
  
• Jewelry Craft Made Easy - Bernada French
  Bernada French- A complete how-to book, you will be able to create one-of-a-kind rings, necklaces, pins, cuff links and many, many other beautiful items for family and friends.
  
  
• Jewelry Makers Handbook - Geisinger
  
  
• Jewelry Making for Beginners: The Scroll Wire Method - Soukup
  An easy-to-learn method for fabricating soldered jewelry pieces. All steps are clearly shown. Learn jewelry crafting with little investment of tools and no previous knowledge or experience.
  
  
• Jewelry Making for Fun & Profit - Musante
  Have you ever dreamed of learning the elegant art of jewelry making? You can! JEWELRY MAKING FOR FUN & PROFIT was written with two purposes in mind: to teach you the basics of this fun craft and to show you how to turn these new skills into cash!
  
  
• Jewelry Making Techniques Book - Olver
  Eyecatching designs, whether traditional or contemporary, provide jewelry with real beauty and lasting value. Elizabeth Olver shows you how to create such works of art, beginning with simple projects that focus on the basics of jewelry making. Large color photos and fully illustrated step-by-step instructions make every step a snap.Over 50 jewelry making techniques in all, from piercing and drilling to stone-setting and enameling. This book includes all the guidelines and advice youll need to enjoy jewelry making for years to come.
  
  
• Jewelry Making: Tips & Tricks of the Trade - Keefe
  Making beautiful jewelry to a professional standard has never been so simple. Inexpensive materials and cleverly adapted traditional methods make failure difficult and success inevitable. A book for the complete beginner, every technique is photgraphed step-by-step with likely pitfalls explained, as well as tips on how to avoid them. More than 30 original and stunning projects are included for you to make for yourself, your family and your friends.
  
  
• Two Books In One: Jewelry
  This radically new easy-to-use format features die-cut pages that split the book into two seperate halves, eliminating the tiresome task of switching back and forth between the general techniques sections and the instruction for a specific project. Just open the top half to the design you want to work and the lower half to the techniques you need to do it as you need to know them. Theres no wasted space, so theres lots more room for extra projects and loads of techniques, idea and professional secrets.

• Advanced Cabochon Cutting by Jack R. Cox
  In this companion handbook to Cabochon Cutting, R3-5, are instructions for cutting special shapes--hearts, crosses, teardrops, etc. Covered are many interesting effects that can be produced by combining two or more gem materials and data on cutting the exotics: Cats-eyes and star stones, opal and jade. 60 pages.
  
  
• Art of Gem Cutting - Dake
  Until recently, little data of a modern nature was available on the technic of gem cutting; the few books of gemology carried obsolete data and technical methids in use prior to the introduction of the modern grinding wheels and abrasives. The ability to cut cabochon style gems and to finish flat and curved surfaces can be acquired by any individual having even a slight mechanical skill. 
  This book covers cabochon cutting, facet cutting and other special lapidary technics, such as tumbling.
  
  
• Facet Cutters Handbook - Edward Soukup
  This new edition of FACET CUTTERS HANDBOOK combines two previous books (ELEMENTARY FACETING INSTRUCTIONS & FACET CUTTERS HANDBOOK, 1ST EDITION) into a complete, elementary guide for facet cutters. There is new material also, so that the book will be more valuable to those that have progressed beyond the beginners stage. 64 pages.
  
  
• How to Tumble Polish Gemstones and Make Tumbled Gem Jewelry - Wexler
  Wexler - How to turn pebbles and rough stones into sparkling jewels. Guide to tumbling equipment. Illustrated in color and B/W photos. 32 pgs.
  
  
• How to Tumble Polish Rocks into Gems - Vol. 1 - 2nd Edition - Smith
  Smith - The secrets of the pros are set forth in instructions, guidelines, and methods developed over 40 years. 102 pgs.
  
  
• Introduction to Lapidary
  This 196 page softcover book is your introductory overview to all aspects of jewelry making. Pansy Kraus describes the processes, tools and equipment needed for the different branches of lapidary. The book contains 27 color plates.

• Art Clay Silver & Gold - 18 Unique Jewelry Pieces to Make in a Day - Truty
  Jackie Truty - An all-in-one resource for working with art clay, silver and gold clay. Youll be amazed at the incredible jewelry you can handcraft in a day or less. Youll learn how to handle Art Clay and manipulate it through minimal stages, ending with a nearly pure silver heirloom.
  
  
• Textile Techniques In Metal by Arline M. Fisch
  Shows you how to weave with silver, knit with brass, crochet with copper, and braid with gold of various hues.
  
  
• The Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight
  An illustrated handbook with best techniques of working with gold, platinum, copper, brass, steel, plaster and more. Spiral bound for ease of use at the work bench.

• 99 Home Jewelry Party Tips (Ebook)
  
  
• Gem and Jewelry Pocket Buying Guide - Newman
  Get good value for your money by using the GEM & JEWELRY POCKET GUIDE. Youll find out what to look for when buying gems and what questions to ask jewelers. Youll discover how gems are enhanced to make them appear better than they really are and how marketing terms are used to mislead you. Youll even learn how to avoid hassles with customs. This book is an indispensible resource.
  
  
• How to Close the Deal - The Secret Sales Language (Ebook)
  This is the only e-book that actually exposes THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF TOP JEWELRY PROFESSIONALS. If you think you can sell handcrafted jewelry you can still learn a thing or two from this new e-book. If you cannot sell YOU MUST HAVE IT and, if you hate to sell, this e-book will give you the words, phrases, and language that you will need to sell your work in the competitive world of jewelry sales. This is not a paper book. It is an electronic file of information that you will download.
  
  
• How to Make Money Selling Cameos (Ebook)
  Cameos are top sellers but you need to know how to sell them, grade them and price em. This dvd shows you how!
  
  
• How to Sell Handcrafted Jewelry at Shows (Ebook)
  
  
• How to Sell Name Jewelry Like Crazy (Ebook)
  A Jumbo portion of tips and secrets on how to sell name jewelry like hot cakes! You wont find this information in any book on the market today!
  
  
• How to Sell Your Handcrafted Jewelry on Internet Auctions (Ebook)
  
  
• Legal Forms for Artists and Crafters (Ebook)
  
  
• Real World Pricing - How to Price Your Finished Jewelry (Ebook)
  Look I have sold as much as $10,000 of wire sculpted jewelry at one show! Thats a lot of wire. And it didnt happen by accident. It only happened after selling at over 100 shows all over America did I finally find the SECRET to pricing. Regardless of how good or how bad you are, there is a market for any and all types of jewelry if you know how to price it. This special report will zero in like a rifle bullet to all the major problems and mistakes that people make when they price their own work. You gotta have this!---This is not a paper book. It is an electronic file of information that you will download.
  
  

• How To Use Diamond Abrasives - Riggle
  How to cut cabochons and small flats using diamond abrasives. Subjects include trim sawing, slab sawing, grinding, dopping, smoothing, polishing and equipment. Illustrated in color.
  

• Its Time to Make More Money with Watch Repairs
  Regularly $69.95. Author Dan Gendron has included KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL SELLING and START YOUR OWN PICTURE WATCH BUSINESS in this newly revised edition of his bestselling book on watch repair.Look in our video section for Video Workshops by Dan Gendron.
  
  
• Simplified Mechanical Watch Repair for Profit
  Regularly $69.95. Author Dan Gendron has been teaching mechanical watch repair for years. In this easy to read 274 page guide he shows you how to get started repairing mechanical watches. The guide is loaded with over 270 large illustrations.Be sure to check out Dan Gendrons video workshops in our video section.

• All Wired Up - Lareau
  ALL WIRED UP will have you creating unique wirework jewelry in no time. Incredibly detailed step-by-step instructions are accompanied by more than 260 exquisite line drawings, and together they give every particular necessary for success. Try your hand at a wirewarpped cabochon, then make a necklace using THE STRONGEST WIRE HOOK AND EYE CLASP IN THE UNIVERSE. The piece de resistance is a gallery of wirework from twelve contemporary artists, including the author, presnted in full-page color photographs. 127 Pages.
  
  
• Contemporary Wire Wrapped Jewelry - Leonard & Kappele
  Curtis Leonard and William Kappele introduce you to wire wrapping. A list of tools and materials is listed at the beginning. Be creative as you follow clear text, detailed photographs and full size patterns. The book is spiral bound for ease in working with patterns.
  
  
• Decorative Wirework - Davis
  From the simplicity of a spiral bracelet to the intricacies of embellishing a glass jar, Davis strives to illustrate simple techniques of wirework in hopes of getting others as excited by the possibilities as she is. The book features a comprehensive overview of basic terms, tools and techniques - 25 jewelry projects and 26 home decorating projects featuring easy-to-follow instructions with beautiful photographs and detailed illustrations.
  
  
• Gem Care - Fred Ward
  Learn how to care for your precious and semi-precious gemstone pieces, ivory and metals with this easy to understand guide.
  
  
• Gold and Silver Wirecraft- Step by Step Made Easy
  Lee Lukachie & William Wintucky- General instruction booklet, written in a clear and complete step by step style with self evident drawings, sufficient for both the beginner and those who have already done wire work. 49 pages.
  
  
• Great Wire Jewelry - Peterson
  Both beginners and experienced jewelry makers will appreciate the ingenious yet simple techniques used to braid, twist and knit silver, copper and brass wire into stunning bracelets, necklaces, earrings and more. These techniques, first used by the Vikings, allow even novices to make great-looking jewelry, without using solder or expensive equipment.
  The book features more than 70 projects, each fully illustrated with color photographs and step-by-step diagrams. Each project is rated by difficulty; some of the designs are easy enough for children to do. In addition, once you have learned the basic techniques, you can start creating your own designs.
  
  
• How To Create Tree Sculpture - Sal Villano
  Step by step instruction and fully illustrated. All the directions you need to create three different styles of tree sculptures: Oak, Willow and Wind Swept. 56 pages.
  
  
• Moods in Wire - Second Edition - Sinclair
  MOODS IN WIRE is a combination of MOODS IN WIRE: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO THE FINE ART OF WIRE WRAPPING and MOODS IN BRASS AND GLASS the supplimentary book to MOODS. This volume is packed with projects in bead and multi bead work, as well as wire wrapping. Well organized and thought out with plenty of step by step instructions to assist your creativity. The book is spiral bound for ease of use.
  
  
• Wire Wrapping Book 2 - Roy and Mel Long
  This handbook contains projects on earrings, rings, bracelets, and pendants. Use beads and wrap wire to create one-of-a-kind jewelry. Easy to follow instructions. Spiral bound for ease of use.