Staff Picks
GIA Library Books on Jewelry Repair and Stone Setting
Brepohl, Erhard. (2001) The theory and practice of goldsmithing. Brynmorgen Press, Portland, ME.
Grether, P. A. (1984) The technology of setting. Editions AR, Switzerland.
Hardy, R. Allen. (2013) The jewelry repair manual. Dover Publications, Chicago IL.
Hoke, C. M. (1940) Refining precious metal wastes: gold – silver – platinum metals, a handbook for the jeweler, dentist and small refiner. Metallurgical Publishing Co., New York.
Lewton-Brain, Charles. (1994) Cheap thrills in the tool shop: inexpensive equipment options and bench tricks for goldsmiths. Brain Press, Calgary, Alberta.
Lewton-Brain, Charles. (2007) The jeweler’s bench book. MJSA/AJM Press, Providence, RI.
Loosli, Fritz, Herbert Merz and Alexander Schaffner. (1982) Practical jewelry making. Berne, UBOS/SCRIPTAR, Switzerland.
Maerz, Jurgen J. (2006) Adventures at the bench: tricks to overcome a jeweler’s daily challenges. MJSA Press, Providence, RI.
Maxwell, Mark. (2012) The classic goldsmith. Maxwell Press, Oceanside, CA.
McCreight, Tim. (2004) Complete metalsmith. Student ed.: Brynmorgen Press, Portland, ME.
McCreight, Tim. (2004) Complete metalsmith. [Professional ed.]. Portland, ME: Brynmorgen Press, Portland, ME.
McCreight, Tim. (1997) Jewelry: fundamentals of metalsmithing. Hand Books Press, Madison, WI.
Metals technic: a collection of techniques for metalsmiths. (1992) Ed. by Tim McCreight. Brynmorgen Press, Cape Elizabeth, ME.
Munro, Frieda. (2016) Trouble shooting for jewelers: Common problems, why they happen, & how to fix them. Firefly Books, Buffalo, NY.
O’Keeffe, Stephen. (2003) Jewelry making: tips and tricks of the trade. Krause Publications, Iola, WI.
Olver, Elizabeth. (2001) Jewelry making techniques book: over 50 techniques for creating eyecatching [sic] contemporary and traditional designs. North Light Books, Cincinnati, OH.
Praktikum Goldschmieden = Practical goldsmith: the latest techniques presented in a series of clear illustrations and informative texts. Series: no. 2-13. (1991-2004) Rühle-Diebener-Verlag, Stuttgart.
Revere, Alan. (2004) 101 bench tips for jewelers: MJSA/AJM Press, Providence, RI.
Revere, Alan. (2011) Professional jewelry making: a contemporary guide to traditional jewelry techniques. Brynmorgen Press, Brunswick, ME.
Revere, Alan. (1999) Professional jewelry repair series: ring repair. Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts, San Francisco, CA.
Revere, Alan. (2008) Professional jewelry repair series: setting repair. Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts, San Francisco, CA.
Santa Fe Symposium on Jewelry Manufacturing Technology. (2022) Met-Chem Research, Albuquerque, NM.
Shevlin, Calina C. (2017) Guilloché: A history & practical manual. Schiffer Pub., Atglen, PA.
Skuratowicz, Arthur A. and Nash, Julie. Working with gemstones. MJSA/AJM Press, Providence, RI.
Smith, Ernest A. (1980, 1933) Working in precious metals. NAG Press, London.
Todd, Gregg and Greg Gilman. (2002) At the bench: an illustrated guide to working with gold & silver. MJSA/AJM Press, Providence, RI.
Untracht, Oppi. (1982) Jewelry concepts and technology. Doubleday & Co., Garden City, N.Y.
Wooding, Robert R. (1985) Bead setting diamonds with pave applications. Dry Ridge Co., Erlanger, KY.
Wooding, Robert R. (1987) Channel setting diamonds with illustrated procedures. Dry Ridge Co., Erlanger, KY.
Wooding, Robert R. (2002) The diamond setting manual: procedures & techniques. Dry Ridge Co., Erlanger, KY.
Wooding, Robert R. (1984) Diamond setting: the professional approach. Dry Ridge Co., Erlanger, KY.
Wooding, Wendy J. (2021) Invisible setting: Repair and setting. Southgate Publishing, Erlanger, KY.
Wykoff, Gerald L. (1986) The completely illustrated course for developing the techniques of master stonesetting: a comprehensive picture/text guide on diamond and colored stone setting - prongs - beads -bezels - with special emphasis on pave and cluster setting. Adamas Publishers, Washington, D.C.
Young, Anastasia. (2012) Gemstone settings: The jewelry maker’s guide to styles & techniques. Interweave Press, Loveland, CO.
Zeiss, Walter. (1984) Setting of gemstones. Rühle-Diebener, Stuttgart.
E-books
Hardy, R. Allen. (2013) Jewelry Repair Manual. Dover Publications, Chicago, IL.
https://libbyapp.com/search/gia/search/query-jewelry%20repair%20manual/page-1/1406887
Santa Fe Symposium on Jewelry Manufacturing Technology. (1987-2022) Met-Chem Research, Albuquerque, NM.
https://www.santafesymposium.org/papers
Untracht, Oppi. (1982) Jewelry Concepts and Technology. Doubleday & Co., Garden City, NY.
https://libbyapp.com/search/gia/search/query-Jewelry%20Concepts%20%26%20Technology/page-1
Videos
Kuchukian, Kraig. (1990) Pave lecture and demonstration (videorecording). GIA, Santa Monica, CA. DVD-Video 1616.
Lewis, Blaine. (2004) The art of setting princess cuts with fancy cut applications (videorecording). New Approach School for Jewelers. DVD-Video 1055.
Lewis, Blaine. (2000) Bezel & flush setting with diamonds and fragile colored stones (videorecording). New Approach School for Jewelers. DVD-Video 1052.
Pebworth, Duane. (1990) Advanced stone setting (videorecording). GIA, Santa Monica, CA. DVD-Video 1617.
