Books and Tutorals

Contemporary artists have embraced the ancient methods of chasing and repoussé to create a modern language filled with wit, drama and power. Explore this world while you learn techniques, history and troubleshooting through vivid color...

Freshen your chain designs with the ancient techniques of loop-in-loop with the step-by-step instructions and beautiful black-and-white photographs and drawings found in this book. Complete 24 projects while you increase your skill and versatility with...

Go beyond simple bezels and settings! This book will guide you through some unique and beautiful ways to creatively set your stones. Through detailed, easy-to-follow text and more than 600 drawings and photographs, jewelers of all skill levels will learn...

Foldforming refers to a collection of procedures that generate an incredibly wide range of forms in metal. These revolutionary ideas are presented in this book by Charles Lewton-Brain, the man who discovered them, and who has worked tirelessly to help...

By Walter Schumann Authoritative reference work, with color photographs of more than 1400 specimens, many shown before and after cutting. Special sections on fabricated and synthetic gems, recognizing gems by color, birthstones and organic gems such as...