April 29th 2017 - With design software becoming easier to use and more affordable the last decade has seen an increase in the number of "jewellery designers" that have no understanding of the medium they are working in, particularly metal strength.
Read MoreApril 14th 2017 - In order to make jewellery cheaper more machines and less materials is the formula that most jewellery chains use. The results can be very sad, disposable jewellery.
Read MoreApril 7th 2017 - Mass producing jewellery with gemstones usually involves a standard design and gems calibrated to size. This remake highlights what can happen when the seeting is too small and the calibration on the gems is a little off.
Read MoreMarch 24th 2017 - When I get a phone call about a "standard" wedding ring I begin a process to discover exactly what they mean by standard.
Read MoreFebruary 21st 2017 - or many mens size chains however they simply cannot pass through a pendant this size. For some sizes even passing through the internal hole for vertical wearing is not possible.
Read MoreFebruary 20th 2017 - Machine made chains are one of the few things that I do not make myself. I source them from Australian suppliers where I can. I needed a 9ct yellow gold chain this week with a length of 40cm but my supplier only had 45cm in stock so I had to shorten it when it arrived. This was a great opportunity to show you one of the tricks of the trade that I am not a big fan of.
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