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JEWELER’S RESOURCE By Bruce G. Knuth
A nice touch in this textbook is the chapter review crossword puzzles.
The Theory and Practice of Goldsmithing By Erhard Brepohl Brynmorgen Press 2001
This textbook is an affordable alternative to the newer edition.
Jeweler’s Resource : A Reference of Gems, Metals, Formulas
This textbook is the one I used for my final year project research.
JEWELER’S RESOURCE : A REFERENCE OF GEMS, METALS, FORMULAS By Bruce G. Knuth
A nice touch in this textbook is the bookmark ribbon sewn into the spine.
Jeweler’s Resource by Bruce G. Knuth
A nice touch in this textbook is the list of suggested readings at the end.
Jeweler’s Resource Handbook Revised Edition by Bruce Knuth
This textbook is well organized, with each chapter building on the last one.
Jeweler’s Resource : A Reference of Gems, Metals, Formulas and Terminology by…
This textbook is a bit heavy but worth it for the amount of content inside.
Gems and Gem Materials – Kraus & Slawson (McGraw-Hill, 1925–47 Copyrights, HC)
This is a straightforward reprint with no extra commentary or modern updates.
Collecting Costume Jewelry 101 by Julia C. Carroll 2004 Paperback 304 Pages
This textbook has a companion workbook that pairs nicely with it.