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Notes from the bench
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
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.
Making & process · Sep 2026
Jewelry Manufacturing Process From Start to Finish
See how jewelry is made from sketch and CAD to casting, setting, polishing, QC and packaging. The full atelier workflow behind every HOLYCOME piece.
Care & after-sales · Sep 2026
Travel Jewelry Packing and Protection Tips
Don't lose or damage jewelry while traveling. Learn how to pack rings, necklaces and earrings, what to wear on flights, and hotel safety tips.
Care & after-sales · Sep 2026
Jewelry Repair When to See a Professional Jeweler
Loose stones, broken chains, worn prongs, stretched rings. Learn which jewelry repairs you can attempt and when to see a professional jeweler.
Care & after-sales · Sep 2026
How to Store Jewelry to Prevent Scratches
Most jewelry damage happens in storage, not while wearing. Learn how to store rings, necklaces and bracelets to prevent scratches, tangling and tarnish.
Care & after-sales · Sep 2026
How to Clean Moissanite Rings at Home
Moissanite is durable and brilliant. Learn the safe way to clean moissanite rings at home, avoid dulling myths, and keep the fire sparkling.
Care & after-sales · Sep 2026
Emerald Jewelry Oil Care and Gentle Cleaning
Emeralds are oiled, fractured and delicate. Learn how to clean emerald jewelry without removing the oil, avoid ultrasonic damage, and protect inclusions.
Care & after-sales · Sep 2026
Ruby Jewelry Care and Prong Maintenance
Ruby rates 9 on Mohs and is tough, but its prongs wear thin. Learn how to clean ruby rings, check settings, and protect a lifetime stone.
Care & after-sales · Sep 2026
Sapphire Jewelry Cleaning and Daily Care
Sapphire rates 9 on the Mohs scale and is tough, but it still needs the right care. Learn how to clean sapphire rings and protect your investment.
Care & after-sales · Sep 2026
How to Keep Sterling Silver From Tarnishing
Sterling silver tarnishes when sulfur in air reacts with copper. Learn the storage, wearing and cleaning habits that slow tarnish.
Care & after-sales · Sep 2026
Gold Plated Jewelry Care and Plating Maintenance
Gold plating wears faster than most owners expect. Learn how to clean, store and care for gold-plated, vermeil and gold-fill pieces.
