The next step is to solder the pieces together using a gas blowtorch – or two at the same time if it’s a big job – to melt the solder. A lot of heat is needed to melt precious metal solder. Not far below the melting temperature of the metal itrself. To ensure that they…
Now that my piece of jewellery is made, before it is set with the stones and polished it has to be sent to the Edinburgh Assay Office for testing and hallmarking. Every piece is tested for purity and will not be hallmarked if it fails. For instance if I were to use 9ct gold and…
Once the piece has been tested, passed and fully hallmarked then I can set the stones. No glue used here! It is vital that when I have made the settings I have been really accurate. Too big and the setting can look uneven and cover too much of the stone, too small and it simply…
