The Theory & Practice of Goldsmithing by Prof. Dr. Erhard Brephol, edited by Tim McCreight. This book has established itself as a dominant resource for jeweler's sculptors and all who work with metals. The book provides detailed coverage of jewelry alloys, a comprehensive description of chemistry related issues for metalsmiths and instruction in the physics of material that is both rigorous and practical. This valuable resource also explains soldering, eutectic bonding, electroplating as well as information on silversmithing, chainmaking, stonesetting and jewelry repair.