[Jewelry making - Article 00357] - Re: [Orchid] Proper tattoo for a goldsmith

[Peter W . Rowe]

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    Don't know about "proper", since most goldsmiths I know would prefer
    to announce their profession to the world by wearing actual jewelry,
    not tatoos. Those who I know who get tatoos seem to be drawn to
    other aspects of their lives, and other symbologies to assign to the
    tatoos. But it's certainly body decoration, as is jewelry, and like
    jewelry itself, it's best chosen for it's personal meanings and
    personal aesthetics. I'd suggest you already know the symbols you
    find meaningfull. Don't ask us, as all you'll get is what's
    meaningful to us. 

    With that said, many of us are already self tatooed after fashion,
    what with the little scars and dots on our fingers from gravers, cup
    burs and drills run into fingertips, or maybe just the semi-permanent
    layer of polishing compounds on the fingers... 

    For actual tatoos, I can't think of any especially universal symbols
    that another jeweler would automatically see and know you make
    jewelry. it's not like there's some universal secret handshake in
    this business... I'd guess symbols for gold or silver could have many
    other meanings. Maybe you're into alchemy or something. Or a banker.
    or who knows. If it were me, I'd think about either an image of
    classic and favorite tools (how about a chasing hammer crossed with
    a sawframe, with a surrounding frame in the shape of a diamonds side
    view. Or an image consisting of several nice colored gems in a
    cluster. Or perhaps simply a tatoo of a fabulous or favorite piece of
    jewelery. You can't own the hope diamond yourself (other than the
    tiny bit you own as an american citizen), but you could tatoo that
    neckace around your neck if you like. I know a girl with a nice ring
    tatooed on her finger. She also has the real ring, which fits right
    over the tatoo if she likes. And I can think of any number of
    amazingly beautiful ancient jewels that would make impressive images
    too. The possibilities are endless. 

    But like I said, I'd suggest that you do your own choosing. It's your
    body, it should be your idea for a tatoo, something with significant
    personal meaning to you, not just something that just sort of sounds
    good from an orchid posting because you can't think of anything on
    your own. Seems to me that would be a waste of money and pain and
    ink. 

Peter
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