[Jewelry making - Article 00106] - [Orchid] Finishing and polishing square edges

[Lisa Chin]

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    I am making a jewelry line with precise geometric and architectural
    shapes but I cannot find anyone who will polish these pieces without
    rounding over the edges. For example, imagine a shape that looks
    like a ladder and polishing between the rungs to make those spaces
    square. 

    I have asked jewelry manufacturers in New York for references but I
    have been told this requires careful hand work and is labor
    intensive. Since I originally intended to make these pieces out of
    silver I suppose no one would consider working on these, now I will
    make them out of gold I still don't know where to find someone who
    will finish and polish these shapes with a high level of detail. 

    1. Can anyone give me a reference for someone/company who does this
    kind of work? 

    2. Is this an unrealistic expectation? Is jewelry produced
    commercially rounded and polished bright because it is costly to do
    otherwise? 

    3. Are there any techniques to achieve a square edge that will
    facilitate production? For example, some of my designs I would
    polish in several parts then solder them together. 

    I would appreciate any advice. The square edges are what make the
    designs special if I can't do this I would have to abandon these
    designs altogether. 

Thanks
Lisa Chin
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