Gemstones and precious stones are shaped or cut in different ways. If a stone is clear, the art of faceting it will great a stunning design. Faceting involves cutting the gemstone so that it reflects light. Each cut is the flat surface you can see and it is called a...
The art of cutting and polishing gemstones hasn’t changed much over thousands of years. Of course, modern machinery has made the process quicker, but the creation of a magnificent gemstone from a rough block still requires a steady hand and an eye for excellence....
The art of cutting and polishing gemstones hasn’t changed much over thousands of years. Of course, modern machinery has made the process quicker, but the creation of a magnificent gemstone from a rough block still requires a steady hand and an eye for excellence....
In this series of posts we are going to look at the different ways to test silver. We will also be looking at the composition of silver and how this relates to its quality. See: Different ways to test silver – Part 1 Ice Silver has the highest thermal conductivity of...
In this series of posts we are going to look at the different ways to test silver. We will also be looking at the composition of silver and how this relates to its quality. See: Different ways to test silver – Part 2 Silver is a very adaptable metal which has been...
Put simply a bezel is the metal which holds a gemstone in place. Bezels are used in rings and pendants, and also watchmaking, and silver is the preferred material. The term can be traced back to 1611. A bezel can be made for any kind of stone; precious or gemstone. It...
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