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The article presents an overview of the book "Coronet," by Manuel Komroff. "Coronet" is a romance in the best and most spirited meaning. It has adventure and extravagance together with that greatest of all virtues of its kind--plausibility. It relates the history of a crown from the time it is wrought by a Florentine goldsmith during the Renaissance, through a century's sojourn in Russia, to the day it is listed among the assets of a titled husband for a Chicago packer's daughter. The suspense and interest of the story, however, arise from the author's talent. "Coronet" should be a particular solace to those discomfited by the more effeminate literature of the day.

The National Association of Goldsmiths has elected Eric Hinds as president of the London-based organization. Hinds will head the 22-person team of industry leaders who serve on NAG'S board and [...]

The article offers profile of goldsmith and lapidary Dalan Hargrave.

The article offers information on the Hl. Eligius-Preis award issued by the province of Salzburg, Austria for goldsmiths with an aim of honoring goldsmiths of the region.

The article presents a profile of Virginia-based jewelry designer Elizabeth Locke, highlighting her study at Gemological Institute of America; her flagship store the Other Elizabeth in Boyce, Virginia; inspiration she got from Thailand goldsmiths for designs; and her passion for antique jewelry.

The article focuses on the design of the King cello created by Andrea Amati which was based on King Charles IX's motto "Pietate et lustitia" or Piety and Justice. It states that the motto is traced in Romanised capital letters in gold leaf on the rib garland of the cello. It adds that the designs of the columns were similar of those on a table centre made by the goldsmiths of Paris, France for Charles IX's Paris entry and marriage.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses various topics within the issue including production of ornaments by goldsmiths in India, world of jewelry that artist Barbara Mann inhabits, and emergence of Julie Powell's bead embroidery.

The author reflects on the jewelry tools that she uses in jewelry making. She mentions that the Smith acetylene and ambient air torch does everything she needs, such as fusing, alloying, enameling, granulation and soldering gold and silver. She states that she learned to use a Meco torch with oxygen and natural gas, but it is a better goldsmith instead of silversmith torch.

The article offers information on things to see and visit in London, England. The author discusses The Trial of the Pyx, which takes place every spring at the Goldsmiths' Hall and commemorates the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths checking the monarch's gold. She also discusses the Brown Hart Gardens, the Sam Wanamaker Jacobean playhouse, and the exhibition "Vikings: Life and Legend" at the British Museum.

The article profiles goldsmith Jonathan Lee Rutledge. It stresses his efforts of repairing metal plates on F-16 jet fighters at Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany accounts for his attainment of the Air Force Achievement Award. Rutledge also emphasizes the contributions of the Air Force and the fire department in nurturing his work ethic and dealing with the nature of granulation. Information on some of his craft shows is also provided.

The article focuses on the works of the goldsmith Michael Good in Maine. Good started to explore his work with anticlastic raising, a technique of metal forming where a sheet metal is formed directly with a hammer on a sinusoidal stake. He ranged in the commercial and craft worlds, exhibiting at commercial jewelry shows and craft shows. He was a forerunner of the world-changing group of jewelers in craftsmanship.

Features Nevada City, California-based Kent Raible, a goldsmith who has taken the ancient technique of granulation and used it to create a unique, contemporary signature style. Description of granulation as an ancient technique that requires not only artistry but tremendous dexterity and patience; Training of Raible in the German city of Schwaebisch-Gmund where he attended a trade school; Description of pendants created by Raible.

The article presents an obituary for American goldsmith, jeweler, and enamel artist John Paul Miller.

The article offers information on the 2013 Society of North American Goldsmiths conference, titled "Meta Mosaic," which will feature speakers including goldsmiths, studio jewelers, fashion designers and educators, to be held at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto, Ontario, from May 15th through 18th, 2013.

The article offers information on the activities of the Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG). The annual SNAG conference will be held in Scottsdale, Arizona from May 23-26, 2012. SNAG sponsored three lectures at the 2011 SOFA Chicago Salon Series in November 2011. SNAG's professional development seminar for 2012 is titled: "When It Absolutely, Positively Has to Be There: The Ins and Outs of Shipping."

The article provides information on the history of the granulation technique used by Etruscan goldsmiths.

The article reports that Brazilian artist Márcio Ferreira whose decorative items are already being exported to countries like the U.S., Spain and Italy, is planning to increase his foreign sales. Ferreira who started as a goldsmith, has been working with Mãos de Minas project since 2005.

The author reflects on a Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which featured exhibitions that included computer-aided design (CAD) and rapid prototyping (RP) jewelry. He says that several jewelers were still having difficulty learning to use CAD software since 1999, but in 2009, more jewelers were getting the hang of using the CAD software, including Rhino. He cites that RP had a bad reputation because some people think that all RP materials look similar.

The article offers information on several art forums in the U.S. including Winter Workshop of the Florida Society of Goldsmiths in Daytona Beach, Florida from January 4-8, 2010, the 2010 Symposium of the Textile Society of America in Lincoln, Nebraska from October 6 to 9, 2010 and the 2010 conference of the Society of North American Goldsmiths in Houston, Texas from March 10 to 13, 2010.

The article profiles Mikhail Smolkin, creator of precious jewelries that embodies an old-world style. It mentions that his natural talent in making realistic facial proportions and his dedication to old-world carving makes him one of the rare artisans in the modern age. It relates that he was a mechanical engineer before pursuing a hobby and interest in stonecutting.

The article focuses on the appeal of raw diamonds among jewelry designers. Metalsmith and jeweler Todd Reed, for one, challenges the supremacy of the 4C's which bases diamond beauty and value on the skills with which a cutter facets and proportions stones. Instead, Reed believes that the beauty of a diamond on based on its natural sculptural quality. Goldsmith Elizabeth Hay agreed that raw diamonds have a natural sculptural perfection.

The article focuses on goldsmith Sara Amos who makes jewelry with Greek and Roman coins. It is informed that Amos does not use molds, models or castings. She uses her own gold as alloy, milling it out into sheet or wire creating fabricating rings, bracelets, pendants, earrings and necklaces. Hand tools that she created after those used by the ancient jewelry makers are used by her to do all the work.

The article revisits Bruce Metcalf's essay "Crafts: Second Class Citizens?" published in the first issue of "Metalsmith." The essay is an analysis of why craft had been relegated to the margins of the art world. The new generation of art curators and writers do not share the prejudices of their seniors. However, fine art prices remain much higher than those for craft. Many younger craft practitioners are at ease with the strategies of conceptual art, and they incorporate that way of thinking into their art works. The author also accused that the crafts community is too slowly in taking up developments in the fine arts.

Features San Francisco, California-based goldsmith Abrasha. Description of the work studio of Abrasha; Educational background of the artist; Influences of Abrasha in jewelry making; View of Abrasha on the art schools in the U.S.

The article profiles Fred Fenster, one of the founders of the Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG), who is presented with the SNAG Lifetime Achievement Award. Topics covered include the critical role he has played in the development of metal art, his educational and teaching background, and his works in many prestigious permanent collections as well as the awards he has received.

The article offers information on the 44th annual conference to be conducted by goldsmith organization Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) in Boston, Massachusetts from May 20-23, 2015.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. "A New Golden Age," which focused on the status of handworks in the U.S.; Comments on the participation of Society of North American Goldsmiths members in the publication of the "Metalsmith 1996 Exhibition in Print."

Highlights the 1994 Society of North American Goldsmiths Conference in Portland, Oregon. Theme of the conference; Discussions and agenda at the conference; Features of the presentation by metal artist Gai Gherardi.