Jewelry - Philip Stein

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Unique Christmas Gift Ideas

Every page of the Christmas Gift Guide is positively oozing with fantastic gift ideas, which practically have any jewellery maker salivating! Most jewellery makers will have a lot of jewellery making equipment and own loads of tools, but there are still new and exciting products out there which they would love to own. So, if […] The post Unique Christmas Gift Ideas appeared first on The Bench . ...

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What is Lapidary?

If youre new to the jewellery making crowd, you may have come across the term - but what is lapidary Putting it simply, lapidary is the art of working with gemstones. There are many different ways that lapidarists work, but one of the most rewarding ways is to make jewellery with gemstones. Either as a […] The post What is Lapidary appeared first on The Bench . ...

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Great Gift Partners

One of the biggest mistakes made when buying gifts, is to choose something which simply cant be used without the addition of another product like for example, a remote-control car without batteries or a colouring book without pens. Jewellery related gifts are no exception and to help prevent the worst from happening, we have put […] The post Great Gift Partners appeared first on The Bench . ...

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Growing in the world of jewellery making

The sheer amount of different jewellery making techniques varies enormously and can range from straightforward to incredibly complex. Some can be attempted with little to no experience whereas others take years to fully accomplish. However, once you start making, at what ever level you quickly find that one working method will lead directly on to […] The post Growing in the world of jewellery making appeared first on The Bench . ...

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Gemstone Terminology For Beginners

Interested in gemology Or do you just want to know your refractive index from your gemstone lustre If youre interested in gemstone terminology, setting stones, and creating your own jewellery with them, youre in the right place. Use our gemstone terminology beginners guide below and get to know more about your craft. Gemstone basics: how […] The post Gemstone Terminology For Beginners appeared first on The Bench . ...

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How To Make Tube Settings For Stones

Setting gemstones can be a complex part of the jewellery making process. So, if you want to set your sights higher and graduate from simple ring and pendant making to more difficult stone set designs, tube setting stones is an excellent place to start. Learn how to make tube settings for stones in our step […] The post How To Make Tube Settings For Stones appeared first on The Bench . ...

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Designer of the Month: Natasha Cross

Jewellery maker Natasha Cross likes to create intricate silver pieces, as well as work with beads and wire. She describes her style as classic yet quirky, and thinks that jewellery making should be considered a sport. View some of her work, read about where she gets her inspiration from and more in this months Designer […] The post Designer of the Month: Natasha Cross appeared first on The Bench . ...

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