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There are many wonderful books available on jewelry design and creation. I'd like the opportunity to list a few here. I own a vast majority of these books, and they have given me inspiration and knowledge. Over time, more and more books will be added here. I also plan to write and post reviews for these books. For now, here they are:

Topics: [Jewelry Design] [Inspiration] [Basics] [Chainmail] [Wireworking] [Metalworking] [Other]

Recommended Reading: Jewelry Design

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The Art of Jewelry Design: From Idea to Reality (Jewelry Crafts)A beautiful and different book on the subject of jewelry design. My favorite part is where they show artist sketch books where you can see how variations on a theme converge to a final design idea. Recommended.

Recommended Reading: Inspiration

The following Lark books are absolutely fabulous reference books. Granted, a number of designs depicted are pure "art" and not meant for everyday wear, but they show a wonderful selection of contemporary jewelry designs. These books are not to be missed!

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500 Bracelets: An Inspiring Collection of Extraordinary Designs (500 Series)
500 Earrings: New Directions in Contemporary Jewelry (500 Series)
500 Necklaces: Contemporary Interpretations of a Timeless Form (500 Series)
500 Pendants & Lockets: Contemporary Interpretations of Classic Adornments (500 Series)
500 Wedding Rings: Celebrating a Classic Symbol of Commitment (500 Series)

Here are some further inspirational tomes:

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Masters: Gemstones: Major Works by Leading Jewelers (Masters) I don't yet own this book, but have had the opportunity to peruse it at length in a bookstore. It is amazing.
Brilliance!: Masterpieces from The American Jewelry Design Council Aptly named!

Recommended Reading: Basic Jewelry Making

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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Jewelry Making & Beading (Teach Yourself VISUALLY Consumer) A good book for a beginner. Covers a wide variety of topics. This is a bare-bones book - don't expect any fancy pictures.

Recommended Reading: Chainmail

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Chain Mail Jewelry: Contemporary Designs from Classic Techniques

Recommended Reading: Wireworking

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All Wired Up: Wire Techniques for the Beadworker and Jewelry Maker (Beadwork How-To series) An excellent book for beginners.
Elegant Wire Jewelry: Contemporary Designs & Creative Techniques (Lark Jewelry Book) A good read, nice pictures, beautifully done.
Silver Wire Jewelry: Projects to Coil, Braid & Knit (Lark Jewelry Book) If you can navigate the badly designed layout of this book, it's a great resource. It also contains some chainmail projects.
Woven Wire Jewelry: Contemporary Designs and Creative Techniques (Beadwork How-To) A must-have for people wanting to explore basic aspects of weaving wire. Caution: it's not as easy as it looks!

Recommended Reading: Metalworking

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The Art & Craft of Making Jewelry: A Complete Guide to Essential Techniques (Lark Jewelry Book) Another wonderfully done Gollberg book! The projects are well-presented and clear.
Classical Loop-in-Loop Chains (Jewelry Crafts) A true classic. If you're into making chains, you can't be without this book.
Creative Silver Chains: 20 Dazzling Designs A selection of chain projects.
Jewelry Two Books In One: Projects To Practice & Inspire * Techniques to Adapt to Suit Your Own DesignsA good concept for a book. It has been split into a top and bottom half. The top features basic metalworking projects and the bottom describes techniques used to complete the projects.
Making Metal Beads: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration (Lark Jewelry Book) A more advanced metalworking book, with excellent prjects.
Making Silver Chains: Simple Techniques, Beautiful Designs A selection of chain projects.
Silver Threads: Making Wire Filigree Jewelry A wonderful introduction to delicate age-old filigree work. Features beautiful projects.

Recommended Reading: Other

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Simply Pearls: Designs for Creating Perfect Pearl Jewelry One of the "simply..." books that is exceptionally well done, featuring stunning designs. If you love pearls, you'll be delighted with this book.