Setting Gemstones in jewelry is one of the more demanding tasks a Bench Jeweler faces. This book is designed to help jewelers develop and improve their stonesetting skills. Here you will learn all about setting gemstones in gold and platinum jewelry. You'll learn fundamental setting procedures as well as advanced techniques. Short tips and tricks as well as full length articles on various techniques that can help you improve your stonesetting skills. Learn safe and efficient techniques to setting gemstones without fear of damaging them. This book includes everything from basic Prong Setting...

Learn How to Create Custom Jewelry in Silver, Gold, and Platinum from Working Professional Jewelers who are Masters of their Craft. Creating a piece of jewelry by hand is a mark of true craftsmanship. This book goes beyond the basics and teaches jewelry making techniques that will stretch your creativity. From Basic Techniques to Advanced Applications - From Centuries Old Procedures to the Latest in Technological Advancements, learn what works and what doesn't from our experienced Master Jewelers. Here you will learn jewelry making techniques others use to succeed. Whether you are a beginning...

Jewelry Repair is the Foundation to any Retail Jewelry Store's Shop. Learn from Working Master Jewelers Techniques to Trouble Free Jewelry Repair. Discover how you can improve the quality of your work and increase productivity in the shop while performing everyday repairs. From sizing rings & chain repair to advanced jewelry repair, the articles in this book are designed to help jewelers develop and improve their skills and provide the information you need to create a more efficient jewelry shop. This book offers a wide selection of articles presented by Working Master Jewelers to help you...