Jewellery & Metals

Please refer to this for important resources related to Entrepreneurship

Provides information to help you start, market and grow your jewellery design business from the University of British Columbia Library

Information on gems and gemology from the non-profit institute of gemological research and learning

Includes articles from various sources and advice on buying, judging quality, cleaning, and maintaining stones

An online exhibition

Illustrated database of hundreds of minerals

An internet source of biographical information including silversmiths, jewellery designers, metalsmiths and goldsmiths

The voice of the Canadian jewellery industry, providing leadership in ethics, education and communication.

OCC exists to cultivate the recognition and appreciation of craft and craftspeople by building a strong, talented, and distinct craft community.

Ontario’s primary funding body for professional arts activity.

Comprehensive site devoted to the silversmith’s art and craft.

SNAG supports and advances the professional practice of artists, designers, jewelers and metalsmiths through education, innovation, and leadership

Articles on professional and technical issues for jewelers including tools, techniques, and business

Valuable resource for hands-on jewelers; includes a message board, a mailing list, links to newsgroups, and archived articles

Free pages you can download including safety handouts, charts, tables and templates.

The Metalsmith Suite is a collection of calculators designed by Tim McCreight in 2004 for metalsmiths.
The Suite has been updated for a variety of mobile devices and
includes nine calculation programs, two tables, and a comprehensive list of popular gemstones along with color photos and data.