Bradney W. Simon

Steve Satow I have found this to be
 a most useful tool to use 
when rebuilding a bezel 
using a...

Click on the image to enlarge and download and you can use this layout form or template to help layout...

When making a pendant the bail should be something that is incorporated into the design of the pendant if at...

This page contains a gemstone guide to common abrasives used near gemstones; their usage, hardness rate and effects compiled by...

In the last issue we looked at making a basic basket crown. In this article we will fabricate a more...

This article describes step by step instructions how forged ring shank is done as described by Bradney W. Simon. For...

When setting a round brilliant diamond in a four prong setting there is some debate among stone setters on how...

I made a hanging tool shelf between my setting and soldering bench. With it off the floor it allows easy...

Often jewelers are called upon to hand fabricate a crown to fit a stone. This is necessary when either the...

When it comes to recovering precious metal, nothing is worthless. However, if you walk into many repair shops you will...

A customer selects a
 pear-shape sea foam tourmaline from your loose stone s
and informs you she would
 like a...

Repairing broken chains is one of the two most often preformed jobs in the shop. (Sizing rings is the other)...

This article by Steve Satow describes the procedure for repairing an emerald and diamond bracelet using laser technology. Top view...

Platinum wire filigree can be easily added to an article of jewelry providing a unique design element. The filigree can...

The metal conversion chart below will help you determine the amount of metal needed to create a piece of jewelry...

Often custom made jewelry can be assembled from stock findings, creating jewelry with a hand-fabricated look in a fraction of...

You start to turn and there it is again. You go to stand up from your chair and it happens...

Over the past decade, channel setting has grown in popularity. Setting small diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and even emeralds into channels...

Four areas in the jeweler's workshop produce harmful substances that MUST be properly removed from the shop in order to...

The difficulty of chain repair lies in the fact that the chain is made up of fine wires. These wires...

Several shapes of stones have pointed ends, including marquise, pear, heart, and princess. Because these points are often thin and...

Often jewelers are called upon to hand fabricate a crown to fit a stone. This is necessary when either the...

Before sizing any ring, examine it carefully and compare it to the information on the job envelope. If you see...

Bench Jewelers often use different methods to accomplish the same work. I believe the end results are what is important,...

Peter Drucker claims that 60% of all business problems result from faulty communication. The percentage is even higher in our...

With the popularity of tennis bracelets over the last 20 years, replacing broken tongues has become a common repair in...

This 14 karat white and yellow gold two tone bracelet has hollow wire
 links. The link near the clasp which...

In this article we will set the baguettes and princess cut diamonds in the platinum mounting. Begin cutting the seat...

Do not get caught in the dark - make certain your shop is well lit. In the jewelry shop, two...

Azure is the American English derivative of the French term a jour or adjoure. An azure is a countersunk cutout...

In this article, we will continue our Back to Basics Series with an article on Sawing techniques.

Homemade flex-shaft guard using a soft drink plastic bottle, a solution to the annoying and potentially hazardous problem of breathing...

Over the years, bad habits creep into our work procedures. Periodical review of our techniques is needed to assure us...

Check out this list of 19 jewelry making tips and tricks for preparation, cleaning, setting, how-to's and more.

Rings with by-pass shanks are right hand and left hand specific and are not interchangeable. When creating a ring with...