Shawna Kulpa

A look at a few jewelers who refuse to use tools the way they were designed Jewelers love their tools…but...

Discover the top jewelry trends in gold, silver, and platinum—and what you can expect to see in the metals markets...

Equipment maintenance guidelines     Editor’s Note:   You pride yourself on your pristine shop. Your equipment is laid out...

Tips for recovering precious metal particles Most jewelers know how to handle their precious metal scraps: they separate their scraps...

Designers showcase components as the focus of their designs When most folks think of findings, they’re likely to think of...

Anyone who has cast 3-D printed photopolymer resins will tell you: They don’t cast like wax. One of the problems...

In the quest to get some insights into designing and marketing customized jewelry "customer whisperers" agreed that communication is the...

Founder of both Bonny Doon Engineering and Knew Concepts, Lee Marshall—who passed away June 25 at the age of 81...

The holiday season can be rough on jewelers. The long hours spent toiling at the bench trying to fulfill last...

Shawna Kulpa takes a look into the assaying methods refiners use to determine the value of a lot. This article...

Ask most jewelers about repairing a chain or finding and they’re likely to offer you their best Charlie Brown impression:...

Zoe Zong ZoeZong LLC McKinley, Texas First Place, Professional Design Excellence (1-3 Years in Business) "We're born, but we make...

Orsolya Ráski Nagy and Daniel Nagy Splendor Jewellery Budakeszi, Hungary First Place, Professional Excellence (4 or More Years in Business)...

Discover the 2017 Top Jewelry Trends in gold, silver, and platinum—and an update on the metals markets as compiled by...

The casting department at Stuller Inc. in Lafayette, Louisiana, has been experimenting with casting photopolymer models, and it has found...

Trends and challenges in 2017 By the time you’re reading this article, the 2016 presidential election will be over. And...

Most jewelers know how to handle their precious metal scraps: they separate their scraps by metal, dry out ultrasonic solutions...

  You pride yourself on your pristine shop. Your equipment is laid out for maximum efficiency, your tools are stored...

Maybe you’re shopping for the latest technologies—the newest developments in CAD/CAM to produce life-like renderings, a laser to engrave your...

For someone new to the jewelry industry, the sheer assortment of tools and equipment in the typical workshop can be...

Editor's Note: This following is an excerpt from Looking Ahead, which appeared in the December 2015 issue of MJSA Journal....

Although a Philadelphia native, designer Jenny Reeves loves her adopted city of San Francisco. When a local jewelry organization held...

When it comes to your shop, cleanliness is next to godliness. At least it should be when you’re dealing with...

Down on your bench, look: It’s a file. It’s a bur. It’s Super Tool! At first it seemed so ordinary....

Some production obstacles are unavoidable, but many can be overcome by addressing a few key areas of your business Whether...

Procrastination can sometimes lead to wonderful discoveries. Tom Arnold, owner of Facets Fine Jewelry in Arlington, Virginia, found this out...

These slow, quiet days of summer are always a good time to review your shop practices before the busy holiday...

The hazy days of summer aren’t too soon to begin thinking of designs for the holidays—and how to best cast...

He just couldn't help himself. When Ryan Roberts sat down to create a piece to showcase a 3.46 spessartite garnet...

They say inspiration strikes when you least expect it. For designer Genevieve Yang of Santa Rosa, California, the inspiration for...

Mon Cheerie By Ion Ionescu. Winner. First Place, Evening Wear. 2012 AGTA Spectrum Awards. You could argue that a little...

Many jewelers modify their studios to be more efficient. Gregore Morin renovated his studio not only for efficiency, but also...

No one has a crystal ball to predict the future, which can make business planning a challenge. To help make...