Jewellery and Metals Guide

The following guide provides resources on the topic of Jewellery and Metals including books, databases, journals, search terms and external web links.

Books

New Brooches 400+ Contemporary Jewelry Designs

New Brooches 400+ Contemporary Jewelry Designs

739.27 E821

Jeweler: Masters, Mavericks, and Visionaries of Modern Design

Jeweler: Masters, Mavericks, and Visionaries of Modern Design

739.270922 V899

Simply Danish: Silver Jewelry - 20th Century

Simply Danish: Silver Jewelry - 20th Century

739.23 S398

Caroline Broadhead

Caroline Broadhead

746.392 B863

Private Confessions: Drawing & Jewelry

Private Confessions: Drawing & Jewelry

739.27 Z69

25,000 Years of Jewelry

25,000 Years of Jewelry

739.2709 A111

Doris Betz Jewellery and Drawing

Doris Betz Jewellery and Drawing

739.27092 B565

Women Jewellery Designers

Women Jewellery Designers

739.270922 L329

Ruudt Peters: Source / Bron

Ruudt Peters: Source / Bron

739.27 P483B

Contemporary Jewellery in Context A Handshake Blueprint

Contemporary Jewellery in Context A Handshake Blueprint

739.27 P312

Jewelry of Ideas : the Susan Grant Lewin Collection

Jewelry of Ideas : the Susan Grant Lewin Collection

739.27 L672

Jewellery Matters

Jewellery Matters

739.2709 U572

1000 Rings: Inspiring Adornment for the Hand

1000 Rings: Inspiring Adornment for the Hand

739.2782 E15

 

Databases

Art, Design and Architecture Collection

This art research database covers a broad range of subjects from fine, decorative and commercial art, to various areas of architecture and architectural design.

Art Source

This art research database covers a broad range of subjects from fine, decorative and commercial art, to various areas of architecture and architectural design.

Journals

Canadian Jeweller Magazine

Crafts

Metalsmith

Ornament

Studio Magazine 

Search Terms

Artist-designed jewelry Gem setting Metal casting
Alloys Gold plating Metal-working
Anodizing Granulation Patina of metals
Art metal work Jewelry Precious metals
Brooches Jewelry design Silver smithing
Chains (Jewelry) Jewelry making Silverwork
Enamel and enameling Jewelry rendering Steel or iron founding
Fold forming Jewelry setting Wearable art
Foundry Jewelry social aspects Wire Jewelry