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The most trusted way for Jewelers, Artists, Craftsmen & Metalsmiths to discover state-of-the-art products and services has fundamentally changed. Word-of-mouth has become a Metalsmiths most efficient way of learning about new products and services. Personally, I am much more likely to try a new product or service if it is recommended by a fellow Artist than by reading marketing-hype in a product brochure. I avoid months of trial & error by following the advice of my more experienced peers.... (2008) Complete Story
My cats like to participate in most of my activities. Their "assistance" generally involves batting supplies off my desk. When they sit and stare at me, it's easy to see how one of my favorite gemstones, cat's-eye chrysoberyl, got its name.... (2001) Complete Story
Okay, so this is a bit esoteric. I mean, how many people do you know that make silver whistles. It all started with a commission from a captain of a racing yacht. He had lost his whistle and he wanted me to make one that also had the shape of a Christian Cross. He uses it to whistle to his crew when they racing, because the wind and sea drown out his voice. (no pun).... (2008) Complete Story
One of the most challenging and technically difficult of the activities involved in the creation of jewelry is the setting of gemstones. Setting the gemstones is often the final step in the entire process of making a piece of jewelry. Not only is this procedure exacting and critical in its application, it is also both taxing and stressful to the body and mind of the setter.... (2005) Complete Story
A project from the Orchid community of jewelry enthusiasts and professionals. We've tried to capture our benches in the midst of everyday turmoil. It all started from a post from Dave Sebaste who wrote on May 9, 2002.... (2004) Complete Story
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