Jewelrymaking Books & Magazines

This is primarily a list of magazines and e-zines that showcase jewelry or jewelrymaking. I'm also adding lists of books related to particular jewelrymaking subjects. If you know of another source of jewelry making information or inspiration, please e-mail me.

Bead and Button Magazine
This is my favorite magazine. If you are interested in learning how to make beaded jewelry, this is an excellent resource. 6 issues/year.

Beading Books for Beginners
I'm often asked to recommend a basic beading book for new new beaders. These are my recommendations for the best books to read to learn the art of beading. Some are old, some are new. All are valued in my personal library.

BeadStyle Magazine
This magazine features beaded jewelry projects that can be completed in a weekend or less time using luxurious materials and straightforward techniques. 6 issues/year (alternate months from Bead and Button).

Beadwork
Another of my favorites! This magazine includes articles and instructions for beaded jewelry and other items. It has a different ´flavor´ from Bead and Button. 6 issues/year.

Belle Armoire
This magazine combines fabric arts with rubber stamping and embellishments to create wearable art. 4 issues/year.

Books on Copper Jewelry
Copper jewelry is beautiful and fashionable, but it is difficult finding information about it! Here´s a collection of books about copper jewelry.

Books on Silver Jewelry
Here´s a collection of books about silver jewelry from around the world.

Colored Stone
This magazine is dedicated to the gem world. The website offers bonus online resources. 6 issues/year.

Expression
Expression covers many creative artforms, in addition to jewelry. It is a pleasure to touch and offers inspirational eye candy. 12 issues/year.

Gem.net
This is an eye-catching online jewelry and gemstone magazine. Highly recommended!

InStyle Magazine
This link takes you to InStyle.com, which publishes InStyle magazine. The website offers great photos and commentary about fashion, beauty, celebrities, and lifestyle.

Lapidary Journal
This magazine is for persons interested in stones and in metalworking techiques, although other jewelrymaking techniques are featured as well. 12 issues/year + holiday issue.

National Jeweler.com
This is the online edition of a worldwide jewelry trade magazine. News is updated each weekday.

Step by Step Beads
New in 2003, this magazine from the publishers of Lapidary Journal and Colored Stone Magazine contains instructions for making your own beads and beaded jewelry, as well as artist profiles and other articles. 4 issues/year.

Swisstime
Swisstime is an e-zine for the Swiss watch industry. The website offers news and information about Swiss watches.

The Wire Artist Jeweller
This Canadian magazine provides information and projects for beginning, intermediate, and advanced wire jewelry artists. 12 issues/year.

Vogue Gioiello
This is Vogue´s international website for jewelry, goldsmithing, and watchmaking. You can subscribe to the magazine to see the latest in fashionable jewels. There´s a directory of maufacturers and trade associations at the website. 6 issues per year.

Workbox
This UK magazine covers embroidery, textiles, and needlecrafts. 6 issues/year.