Journal archive
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Specialist guidance from A&M Jewellery Workshop.
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Articles in this archive.
Visible Joins in Jewellery: Agreeing the Finish Before Assembly
Visible jewellery joins need an agreed standard, especially on broad reflective surfaces or mixed-metal work.
Round, Half-Round and Rectangular Wire: Specifying Jewellery Components
A jewellery wire profile specification describes the section as well as its size.
Engraving Several Different Inscriptions: Keeping Each Piece Matched
Batch jewellery engraving inscriptions require a reliable match between the item and its approved wording.
Jewellery CAD Units and Scale: Checking a File Before Handover
Jewellery CAD units and scale can be overlooked when a model appears correct on screen.
Designing Jewellery for Cleaning Access: Questions Before Assembly
Jewellery design cleaning access is easiest to discuss while the construction is still being developed.
Fixed or Articulated Pendant Bails: Choosing the Intended Movement
A fixed or articulated pendant bail changes the relationship between the pendant and its chain.
Earring Post Length and Diameter: Specifying the Complete Fitting
Earring post length and diameter should be specified with the back and earring body.
Threaded Earring Backs: Checking the Post and Back as a Pair
Threaded earring back replacement is a compatibility question as well as a missing-part enquiry.
Opal Jewellery at the Workshop: What Retailers Should Disclose
An opal jewellery workshop assessment should begin with what is known about the stone and the complete piece.
Mixed-Cut Gemstone Layouts: Writing a Stone Map the Setter Can Use
A mixed cut gemstone stone map translates an irregular arrangement into a usable setting instruction.