Gold

[b]Neoclassical Feminine Ornamental Jewelry of the Greek Golden Age[/b]

Legamin — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:20:06 -0500

Where has all the beautiful neoclassical 'art' jewelry gone? No, I don't mean from the last century or two, but the techniques and eye pleasing results of work that not just anyone knows how to make anymore? Greek golden age neoclassical art jewelry is a very slim catagory these days. The art is nearly lost and the techniques are not shared openly enough to bring it back from the brink. What I personally think is worst...is that everything from shapes to shapelessness, blobs and empty shells of metal both precious and non are passing for fine art and begging for understanding and meaning when, like a poem, it is really only there for the very few.

Soldering Gold to Silver

DESKA — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:39:27 -0600

I need help:
I am trying to solder a piece of 14kt yellow gold (0.75mm thickness) to a piece of Sterling silver (5mm thickness)
I am using 14kt y/g medium solder
I am having major problems....
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SeaFoam

Aaron Willoughby — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 20:54:10 -0500

I just finished this piece last week. It took a while to complete.

14mm Black Tahitian Pearl
Fine SIlver and 14k Gold wire
woven in Sterling Siver Chain.

I you have time check out my site.
Its a small gallery i use to display my work...

Jewelry Materials and methods

discussall — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 22:29:02 -0500

Jewellery (also spelled jewelry, see spelling differences) is a personal ornament, such as a necklace, ring, or bracelet, made from jewels, precious metals or other substance.

The word jewellery is derived from the word jewel, which was anglicised from the Old French "jouel" in around the 13th century.[citation needed] Further tracing leads back to the Latin word "jocale", meaning plaything. Jewellery is one of the oldest forms of body adornment; recently found 100,000 year-old Nassarius shells that were made into beads are thought to be the oldest known jewellery.[1]

Chasing and Repousse Workshop in Denmark

vyotkov — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 01:15:02 -0600

Join Valentin Yotkov in Europe:

Besides the workshops in Italy and Bulgaria, a third European workshop is now open for registration. If you wish to combine learning Chasing and Repousse with an enjoyable stay on the Pearl of the Baltic Sea, please join us on the majestic island of Bornholm in Denmark. The jewelry studio is located in a fabulous private resort with luxury accommodations and breathtaking views, and the hosts are famous for spoiling their guests with delicious home cooked meals. Workshop dates: June 3-7, 2007. Total cost including workshop tuition, food and accommodations US $1,750. For complete information follow the link below:

14kt yellow & white bracelet, set with .08 ct. diamonds

Dick C — Sun, 28 May 2006 11:18:38 -0500

This is a version of a piece that occupies most of my time at the bench. I'm a great believer in having "bread-and-butter" pieces your customers can count on.