Searching the library collection
Not sure where to start?
Try some of the example searches below. These searches are broad enough to allow you to find and explore a wide range of resources.
- jewellery or jewelry - limited by Format: books
- "jewelry making" - All Fields search
- (jewelry OR jewellery) AND technique - limited by Format: books
- (Jewelry OR jewellery) AND (found OR sustainable OR recycl*) - limited by subject
Search Tip: look at the subject headings shown on the item record to see similar resources relating to that particular topic or subject.
Journals
All of these journals contain articles on jewellery and/or metalsmithing
- American CraftIncludes artist profiles, exhibition reviews, and covers a variety of crafts, including fibre, clay, metal, wood, and glass.
- Craft Arts InternationalSpecialises in the presentation and documentation of creative works, with emphasis on the visual and applied arts.
- Glass on MetalCovers the history of enamelling, contemporary uses, people and places, techniques, and technology.
- ObjectPresents critical and theoretical writing on crafts-based art and design issues.
- OrnamentCovers ancient, ethnic, and contemporary jewellery, costumes, beads, and artist-made clothing.
- The Australian GemmologistThe official journal of The Gemmological Association of Australia
Other resources
There are many excellent sources of information freely available online, however, remember that general articles may be good for a general introduction to an area but are NOT suitable for citing at the university level.
- International Gem SocietyThe in-depth learning centre features information on Gemology, jewellery, and technical terms.
- Klimt02 - International art jewellery onlineOnline contemporary jewellery portal. Includes links and information about exhibitions, jewellers, galleries, awards, schools, and organisations.
- MetalcyberspaceProvides lists and links to information about metalsmithing and jewellery artists, publications, museums, galleries, events, organisations and schools.
- KIN GalleryKin Gallery is a source for Australian contemporary jewellery and object design.
Artist profiles
Select a name to search the library collection for publications by or about that artist
Other links may be provided to the artist's website, interviews or further material on the artist
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Artist spotlight: Interview with Marjorie Schick |
