Read Works
Read Works: The Elements of Jewelry
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about various metals and techniques used to make jewelry. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: The Mineral Topaz
This source provides general information on topaz. Some of the facts include classification, and physical charateristics.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Crafts for Kids
Choose from dozens of simple crafts including activities for the holidays, animal crafts and much more.
Smithsonian Institution
Encyclopedia Smithsonian: The Hope Diamond
Detailed description and history of the Hope Diamond, a large deep-blue diamond housed in the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.
ArgentinaXplora.com
Argentinaexplora.com: Plateria Tradicional Criolla
Spanish content; learn about traditional silverwork in Argentina, with a description of the art and images of mate cups, spurs and more made from silver.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Gold and Silversmiths
Although goldsmiths and silversmiths are nameless, tomb drawings of the way they did their work show us their skills. Read about the techniques these artisans used in making their products.
Native American Art and Technology
Native Tech: Native American Technology and Art
Informational site discusses the technology of Native American crafts and the meaning of those crafts. Touches on everything from pottery to clothing.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ancient Egypt
The British Museum discusses the history surrounding its art pieces from Ancient Egypt.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Fuller Brooch
The Fuller Brooch is the earliest known personification of the Five Senses. This splendid circular brooch is made from hammered sheet silver. The center part is decorated with five figures who represent the five human senses. In the...
Other
Antique Enamels and Jewelry: Paintings in Glass
This site has an explanation of various enameling techniques along with photograph examples of each technique. Links to other jewelry sites as well as a list of books related to the topic.
Other
Alien Travel Guide: All About Sculpture
This is a descriptive site that offers information on types, styles, media, artists, history, and periods in creation of sculpture.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Margret Craver
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Margret Craver is described here along with information on her contributions to art through jewelry design.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Robert Ebendorf
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Robert Ebendorf is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his jewelry design.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Alma Eikerman
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Alma Eikerman is described here along with information on his contributions to art through jewelry design.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Fred Fenster
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Fred Fenster is described here along with information on his contributions to art through jewelry and jewelry design (including gold and silver jewelry and silver, copper,...
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Arline Fisch
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Arline Fisch is described here along with information on her contributions to art through jewelry design.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Richard Mawdsley
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Richard Mawdsley is described here along with information on his contributions to art through jewelry design.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Albert Paley
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Albert Paley is described here along with information on his contributions to art through jewelry and jewelry design.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Earl Pardon
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Earl Pardon is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his artistic work with jewelry (utilizing his painting and sculpting skills in the...
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Ronald Hayes Pearson
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Ronald Hayes Pearson is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his work as a jeweler and metalsmith.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Marjorie Schick
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Marjorie Schick is described here along with information on her contributions to art through her jewelry and jewelry design.
Jewelry Central
Jewelry Central: Agate
A commercial site that contains a brief paragraph about agates and photographs of some varieties.
