Technical Jewellery Publications


All of the following publications are published by The World Gold Council. Some of them may be available in other languages. Contact The World Gold Council for more information.


Technical Manual for Gold Jewellery
A practical guide to gold jewellery manufacturing technology.

1997, WGC. Price £65 (about US$110) including postage.


Investment Casting
A technical advisory manual for goldsmiths.

1995, WGC. Price £8 (about US$14)


The Assaying and Refining of Gold
A guide for the gold jewellery producer.

1997, WGC. Gratis.


Handbook on Casting and Other Defects in Gold Jewellery Manufacture

March 1998, WGC. Price £12 (about US$20) including postage.


Finishing Handbook
English & Italian editions available.

March 1999, WGC. Price £16 (about US$27) including postage.


For other technical journals see our general technology listing: Technology Publications