The first part of this paper consists of a review of scientific works on the problems of westSlavonic gold and silver jewelry in the 9th-11th centuries. The chief problem considered here is the origin of silver jewelry in the west-Slavonic silver hoards. The second part discusses the tools, the techniques of fabrication, the jewelry types and the remains of workshops. Finally the stages of the development of the gold and silver jewelry in the west-Slavonic area are summarized. -- AATA