[Jewelry making - Article 00457] - Re: [Orchid] Terrified Jeweler

[Jon Abbott]

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    When I worked for retail stores I was terrified, too. In the
    beginning, I had the good fortune to work in a shop with two other
    jewelers whose skills complemented mine. Although, my competence
    increased considerably, my fears did not abate. 

    I was best at custom design, wax models, and casting. I also did
    repairs and I was always busy. There was never ever enough time or
    enough training to become good at everything. When I became
    responsible for all the shop work, I found a tradesman in Concord CA
    whom I have relied upon for 25 years. His fabrication and stone
    setting are much better than mine and his skills stay fresh from
    frequent use. 

    There is an unspoken expectation, as jewelers we can do everything,
    and it is hard not to accept the challenge. It took negotiating with
    my bosses. But, acknowledging my limitations allowed me to better
    handle the (two) stores' repairs - and manage my own nerves, as well. 


Jon Abbott
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