These first two books actually refer to the trade of the coppersmith, but many of the techniques can be applied to making jewelry... although on a smaller scale:
http://openlibrary.org/works/OL3965746W/Art_of_coppersmithing
http://openlibrary.org/works/OL5948427W/The_tinman%27s_manual_and_builder%27s_and_mechanic%27s_handbook
More general books on jewelry making:
http://openlibrary.org/works/OL5429214W/Silverwork_and_jewelry
http://openlibrary.org/works/OL15667621W/Secrets_of_the_trade
http://openlibrary.org/works/OL255637W/Practical_sheet_and_plate_metal_work
http://openlibrary.org/works/OL5230236W/Metal-plate_work
http://openlibrary.org/works/OL200712W/How_to_make_jewelry
http://openlibrary.org/works/OL185583W/Jewelry_making_and_design
These last two are simply to illustrate what can be created even with rather primitive tools:
http://openlibrary.org/works/OL6914826W/Iroquois_silverwork
http://openlibrary.org/works/OL1497170W/Oriental_silverwork_Malay_and_Chinese_with_over_250_original_illustrations
Here is an online page showing creation of a wedding band in silver. It looked interesting.
http://www.celticweddingbands.co.uk/making-claddah.html
A few online suppliers of materials:
This one seems interesting for the information that is offered. Check out their 'Knowledge Base' as well as the 'Forums'. I have not had dealings with this company.
http://www.cooksongold.com/
The following link is to "The Polishing Shop". I have ordered buffing wheels and compounds from this company. The service is good, the prices quite fair and the products are exactly as advertised.
http://www.thepolishingshop.co.uk/
Last of all I mention this site, simply because they are a local dealer for the Foredom rotary tool products. I have not had dealings with this company..
http://www.davtools.be/
