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Making & process
Written for buyers rather than for search engines: what a specification actually means, where an order usually goes wrong, and what to ask before you pay a deposit.
Making & process · Sep 2026
Jewelry Soldering: Common Joints, Solder Grades, and Risks Buyers Should Know
Hard soldering, solder grades (easy/medium/hard), and the three risks buyers should inspect: fire scale, weak joints, overheated stones.
Making & process · Sep 2026
Which Flux to Use When Soldering Sterling Silver
Borax cone, paste flux and self-pickling flux compared for sterling silver soldering: where each wins and which causes fire scale.
Making & process · Sep 2026
Stone Setting at the Bench: The Actual Tools List a Setter Uses
Burnishers, seat cutters, prong pushers, and bead tools: the bench kit a setter needs for prong, bezel, and pave on production runs.
Making & process · Sep 2026
Custom Jewelry Design Process Step by Step
A step-by-step look at the custom jewelry design process: consultation, sketches, CAD renders, stone sourcing, casting and aftercare.
Making & process · Sep 2026
Jewelry Plating Rhodium Gold and Rose Gold
How rhodium, gold vermeil and rose gold plating work, typical thicknesses, how long finishes last and how we control plating quality.
Making & process · Sep 2026
Gemstone Cutting and Faceting Process
How rough gemstones are planned, sawn, faceted, smoothed and polished, and why cut quality matters more than carat weight for brilliance.
Making & process · Sep 2026
Handcrafted vs Machine Made Jewelry Compared
What handcrafted vs machine made jewelry really means: where hand work wins, where machines win, and how the best ateliers blend both.
Making & process · Sep 2026
Jewelry Quality Control and Inspection Process
How ateliers inspect jewelry at every stage: incoming stones, in-process checks, stone tightness tests and final QC before shipping.
Making & process · Sep 2026
Jewelry Polishing and Finishing Process
How jewelry is polished and finished: emery to rouge, brushed and satin finishes, ultrasonic cleaning and why finish affects longevity.
Making & process · Sep 2026
Diamond Setting Types Compared Prong Bezel Pavé Channel
Compare prong, bezel, pavé, channel and halo diamond setting types by security, sparkle and lifestyle to choose the right setting.
Making & process · Sep 2026
Lost Wax Casting Jewelry Process Explained
A step-by-step look at lost wax casting jewelry: wax trees, investment, burnout, centrifugal casting and how casting quality affects the finished ring.
Making & process · Sep 2026
CAD Jewelry Design Software and Process
How CAD jewelry design turns a sketch into a castable wax: software, wall thickness, stone seats, 3D printing and the atelier review workflow.
