Precious Metal Manufacture, Techniques, and Styles

A Guide To Jewelry Manufacture Precious metals are made into jewelry by employing four common methods:   Die Striking Wax Casting Electroforming Hand Fabrication The techniques of die striking, wax casting, electroforming, and hand fabrication are not mutually exclusive; finished jewelry is often a combination of pieces created by different manufacturing methods. Die Striking Die striking […]

Definitions & Pictures Of Jewelry Finishes Precious metals are incredibly versatile and can be finished and decorated in a variety of ways. Whether gold, silver, or platinum, precious metals are used to create intricate and beautiful looks.   Bark Finishing: Bark finishing creates a surface texture resembling tree bark.     Braiding: Braiding is made […]

A Guide To Prominent Designers Throughout the ages, dedicated craftsmen have created innovative work incorporating precious metals. A few key examples of these craftsmen and the styles they created are provided below. Benvenuto Cellini Paul Revere Fortunato Pio Castellani Carl Faberge Edwardian Period Georg Jensen Style Benvenuto Cellini Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571) was a renowned sculptor […]

A Brief Guide To Precious Metal Associations There are many trade groups and associations that provide information about precious metals. A few of the best known are listed below. The World Jewelry Confederation (CIBJO) is an international confederation of national jewelry trade organizations. CIBJO’s purpose is to encourage harmonization and cooperation in the jewelry industry […]