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Some thoughts on computer use in the Metals/jewelry Field - By Charles Lewton-Brain

If you are involved with computers you know how rapidly things are changing, prices are sinking and capabilities increasing. Computer use in increasing in the jewelry field and at some point, probably sooner than you think you will see computers used in ordinary jewelry stores to manufacture jewelry...

Tags: | CAD/CAM | Jewelry Design |

The Why's and How's of Profitable Jewelry Design & Repair - By David S. Geller

A few years ago, Jewelers Circular Magazine reported that over 75% of all retail jewelers in America lose money on their jewelers....Making a living dealing with labor intensive dollars can be a real headache. It also can be enjoyable and profitable, if it's done right. Today, you'll get some very...

Tags: | Business & Marketing |

Foredom's New Platinum Finishing Products - By Mark B. Mann

JA Certified Master Bench Jeweler Linda Steinke uses Foredom's new pre-finishing wheels and polishing compound to finish fabricated and cast platinum pieces. 'Using these new products has eliminated the multiple-step process I formerly used and I'm able to accomplish my pre-finishing and polishing...

Tags: | Polishing |

Some Check lists for photography of small objects.... - By Charles Lewton-Brain

These are some check lists to use when preparing to phtograph objects....

Tags: | Jewelry Photography |

South Sea Pearls - By Richard W. Wise

In addition to black pearls, the sultry waters of the South Pacific also produce white pearls. Three species of pearl oyster are found in southern Pacific waters. The most important of these, the Pinctada maxima, is the largest of the pearl oysters. Three subspecies or varieties of Pinctada maxima...

Tags: | Pearls |



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