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Are you interested in learning more about jewelry making or jewelry repair? We have books from experts that have been working in the business for years and their ideas and methods for success have been documented for you to grasp and utilize for yourself. Are you just starting out in the jewelry business or are you a seasoned bench jeweler? The resources we have for you in the esslinger.com jewelry making library will help you gain the advantage of experienced jewelers. We have books on everything from soldering techniques to working with gemstones, and from bench tips to tips on profiting by design.
 

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Watch Price Guide
2012 The Complete Price Guide to Watches Paperback NOW SHIPPING!
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2012 The Complete Price Guide to Watches Paperback      NOW SHIPPING!
One of the most important watchmakers tools is a complete book of prices. It is full of great information on American & European made watches.
Soldering DVD
Soldering Made Simple DVD Featuring Soldering Basics and a step-byl-step Neclace Project
Your Price: $19.95
Soldering Made Simple DVD Featuring Soldering Basics and a step-byl-step Neclace Project
Soldering made simple DVD shows how you can make professional quality jewelry right at home. The key to author Joe Silvera's approach is a handheld butane torch that is safe to use in any home or apartment.
Jewelry making techniques
Stamped Metal Jewelry: Creative Techniques and Designs for Making Custom Jewelry
Your Price: $24.95
Stamped Metal Jewelry: Creative Techniques and Designs for Making Custom Jewelry
Using metal stamps and sterling silver blanks, your jewelry can be personalized with words, textures, and creative designs. With Stamped Metal Jewelry, you'll learn multiple metal-stamping and texturizing techniques through step-by-step photography.
Soldering instructions
Soldering Made Simple Easy Techniques for the Kitchen-Table Jeweler
Your Price: $21.95
Soldering Made Simple Easy Techniques for the Kitchen-Table Jeweler
Soldering made simple shows how you can make professional quality jewelry right at home. The key to author Joe Silvera's approach is a handheld butane torch that is safe to use in any home or apartment.
Watch & Jewelry Repair Record Book
Watch and Jewelry Repair Record Book
Your Price: $21.95
Watch and Jewelry Repair Record Book
Are you looking for an easy way to record all the repairs that come through your business? This is a great record keeping book for keeping jewelry repairs and watch repairs organized. Never lose track of a watch repair or jewelry repair note again.
Price guide to watches
The Complete Price Guide to Watches 2010 Paperback
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The Complete Price Guide to Watches 2010 Paperback
If you are a watchmaker or a watch repairer, this is your one stop shop for watch parts & watch repair pricing. One of the most important watchmakers tools is a complete book of prices. It is full of great information on American & European made watches.
Working With Gemstones
Working with Gemstones A Bench Jeweler's Guide
Your Price: $34.95
Working with Gemstones A Bench Jeweler's Guide
A handy reference book will give you some basic information on common gemstone enhancements and treatments. It also goes into how to modify jewelry, jewelry tools, how stones react to certain applications, cleaning and care of gemstones.
Bench Tips for Jewelers
Jewelry Book 101 Bench Tips for Jewlelers
Your Price: $42.95
Jewelry Book 101 Bench Tips for Jewlelers
This useful resource for setting up & working at a jewelers bench is just what any novice jeweler needs & what every jeweler should have. Written by Alan Revere, this book will give you insight on basic jewelry repair, bench tips, & getting organized.
Guide
The AJM Guide to Lost Wax Casting
Your Price: $33.95
The AJM Guide to Lost Wax Casting
A must have book for the production jeweler. Learn a variety of techniques in regards to casting precious metals using molds, wax, etc. An informative book with lots of basic information to get you started on jewelry casting.
The Platinum Bench
The Platinum Bench
Your Price: $22.95
The Platinum Bench
Learn how to fabricate and repair Platinum jewelry. Book was written by Jurgen J. Maerz. Filled with great information on working with Platinum for jewelers. A great book with lots of resources in it.
Jewelry business handbook
Jewelry Manufacturing Book The Handbook on Best Business Practices
Your Price: $18.95
Jewelry Manufacturing Book The Handbook on Best Business Practices
If you want to start a jewelry business or become a jeweler, this book is filled with lots of information on getting your business going. Here are a few subjects covered, keeping profitable, leasing, establishing credit, earning a profit and more.
Flex-shaft Book
Making the Most of Your Flex Shaft
Your Price: $34.95
Making the Most of Your Flex Shaft
Useful resource filled with information about flexshafts. Written by Karen Christians, this book will give you insight on basic and beyond. Learn what motor size you need, using buffs, polishing, attachments, grinding and more. Definitely a useful book
Adventures for Jewelers
Adventures at the Bench for Jewelers
Your Price: $34.95
Adventures at the Bench for Jewelers
This book will teach you tricks to overcoming challenges at your jewelry bench, written By Jurgen J. Maerz. You will get an insight on how to do a variety of tasks that jewelers sometimes struggle with.
The Bead and String Chart
The Bead & String Reference Chart & Booklet Set
Your Price: $22.95
The Bead & String Reference Chart & Booklet Set
This is an excellent resource for all skill levels. Great for beading, beading teachers and bead sellers. Charts include bead sizing from mm to seed beads, string materials and sizes, needle types and sizes. Comes with a booklet and chart
Gem reference book
Gem Identification Made Easy
Your Price: $44.05
Gem Identification Made Easy
A hands on guide to buying and selling gemstones, written by Antoinette L Matlins and A.C. Bonann. Learn how to identify stones so that you know what you are using in your jewelry or purchasing. A handy reference book for every jeweler.
Jewelry book
How to be a Jewelry Detective
Your Price: $19.95
How to be a Jewelry Detective
Learn about antique, vintage and costume jewelry. This book will give you knowledge about identifying markings on jewelry, finding age of jewelry, are their gemstones or rhinestones in the jewelry and more.
Setting Repair book
Setting Repair Professional Jewelry Repair Series
Your Price: $44.95
Setting Repair  Professional Jewelry Repair Series
Useful resource for repairing settings on jewelry. Written by Alan Revere, this book will give you insight on fixing prongs, re-tipping, soldering with stones in place, tightening a bezel, working on precious metals and more!
Professional Ring Repair
Professional Ring Repair
Your Price: $44.95
Professional Ring Repair
Useful resource for repairing rings. Written by Alan Revere, this book will give you insight on fixing rings, altering and restoring rings. Most information is on gold, platinum and silver metals. Will give you steps on repairing rings, start to finish.
Jewelry & Gems book
Jewelry & Gems, The Buying Guide
Your Price: $23.90
Jewelry & Gems, The Buying Guide
Learn more about the book "Jewelry & Gems, The Buying Guide". Now completely updated and expanded in its 7th edition.
Jewelry making guide
The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Jewelry Making Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide for Jewelers and Metalsmiths [Paperback]
Your Price: $26.95
The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Jewelry Making Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide for Jewelers and Metalsmiths [Paperback]
The ultimate guide for the experimental jeweler, this complete how-to offers detailed instructions and clear photographs for working with all kinds of materials.Â
Book about metal clay
New Directions in Metal Clay: Intermediate Techniques: Stone Setting, Enameling, Surface Design & More (A Lark Jewelry Book) [Paperback]
Your Price: $17.95
New Directions in Metal Clay: Intermediate Techniques: Stone Setting, Enameling, Surface Design & More (A Lark Jewelry Book) [Paperback]
CeCe Wire, a leader in the field, details all the newest innovations and clays, as well as the basics for beginners. She includes every form and formula, plus an extensive array of cutting-edge techniques.
watches price guide
2011 The Complete Price Guide to Watches Paperback
Your Price: $21.99
2011 The Complete Price Guide to Watches Paperback
One of the most important watchmakers tools is a complete book of prices. It is full of great information on American & European made watches.
Jewelry maker's guide
Profiting By Design A Jewelry Makers Guide to Business Success
Your Price: $34.95
Profiting By Design A Jewelry Makers Guide to Business Success
In this book, Marlene Richey offers a basic, easy-to-understand guide to becoming just such a "nano entrepreneur," covering everything from identifying a target market and setting up shop to pricing, marketing, and selling your individual designs
Jewelry traveler guide
Gem and Jewelry Pocket Guide A Travelers Guide to Buying Diamonds, Colored Gems, Pearls, Gold and Platinum Jewelry
Your Price: $17.49
Gem and Jewelry Pocket Guide A Travelers Guide to Buying Diamonds, Colored Gems, Pearls, Gold and Platinum Jewelry
A travelers guide to buying diamonds, colored gems, pearls, gold and platinum jewelry. Renee Newmann GG
jewelers reference book
Jewelers Resource A Reference of Gems, Metals, Formulas and Terminology for Jewelers
Your Price: $24.40
Jewelers Resource A Reference of Gems, Metals, Formulas and Terminology for Jewelers
A reference book of gems, metals, formulas and terminology for jewelers
Complete Metalsmith
Complete Metalsmith Student Edition Spiral Bound
Your Price: $26.95
Complete Metalsmith Student Edition Spiral Bound
Students, hobbyists, and others just getting started in metalworking have turned to this informative, easy-access reference time and time again.
Complete metalsmith book
Complete Metalsmith Professional Edition Spiral Bound
Your Price: $33.50
Complete Metalsmith Professional Edition Spiral Bound
This information-packed technique source book is on every professional metalworker's must-have list. Filled with drawings and charts, it goes into incredible depth on every crucial topic.


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