"A hard-working, information packed text that I can use on a regular basis. It's got a modernly clean layout, to-the-point techniques and examples, close-up photos, clear illustrations, and a practical lay-flat-on-your-bench spiral binding. It's definitely beautiful, and its beauty lifts it from useful to superb. Gollberg's thorough, thoughtful go-to guidebook gets an enthusiastic, tripoli-smeared thumbs up from this jeweler." -- Art Jewelry "I picked up a great new book that I recommend highly: Joanna Gollberg's "The Ultimate Jeweler's Guide." I love Gollberg's books. They are always chock full of great color photos and packed with lots of information. This one covers all the basic details and specs of precious and base metals, solders, and even mining ethics, then moves on to a wide selection of basic tools, full of great photos and info about ways to use them and even how to make some of your own. She continues through all of the basic jewelry-making techniques, from cold-connections through fabrication, forming, texturing, stone setting, and finishing. This book is just perfect for beginners and still full of info for the experienced metal worker. I think my jewelry students will love it! It's an easy book to browse through and read, and with its spiral spine it will stay open on your bench while you follow the techniques. I think this one's destined to be a classic." -- Lisa Weber, "Silver Vine Jewelry"

In addition to making jewellery, Joanna Gollberg is also the author of: Making Metal Jewelry 9781579908126 and Creative Metal Crafts 9781579907457. She teaches jewellery making at craft schools such as The Penland School of Craft. Her work has won numerous awards, including one from the American Jewelry Design Council.