Workshop
Manufacturing philosophies – to work efficiently always, using the most practical applications to produce elegant, simple and enduring design.
Trade Services
Rule of thumb – All areas of manufacture are handled in house. I am responsible for every aspect of the finished product. Trade clients are responsible for the design and your own after sales care. I am responsible for the finished product, and I will advise you of any complications that are out of my control such as issues with any components that you provide. I can offer exhibition standards and higher than average commercial standards because my jewels are produced in-house. Finishing and setting is offered on a per item basis.
What are trade services?
Trade clients are members of the jewellery trade who buy, sell and manufacture jewellery. Being considered 'part of the trade' usually suggests you already commission work to be carried out by bench workers, or are a bench worker yourself. You are expected to know the way the trade operates and be able to create a professional business relationship.
Invoicing (trade)
Invoices are raised either monthly or when a certain figure is reached.
It is important when I am providing the materials (bullion/diamonds etc) that you pay up front instalments
Job sheets are created and costs are calculated as the work progresses unless we establish a p/item cost.
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Setting
Styles:
hammer, claw, grain, flush, channel, pave, bezel, tension, bar-set, V' tip, girdle, scatter, illusion, rub over, roman, fancy, click set
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I offer micro setting and well perfected setting in all styles.
I can only work with the stones you provide on bulk setting orders
Setting prices include pre-finishing charges
I do not set unfinished jewellery for private customers.
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Micro-setting
Grain setting and fine engraving for intricate pave' designs with diamonds to .002ct
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As I work under a microscope I can offer finely engraved pave that will stand up to close photography and inspection under a loupe. Please understand that this level of detail takes time to perfect.
Can be applied to your existing jewellery. |
Assembling
Assembling cast components - mount, band, setting, underbezel, shoulder, bridge, gallery |
I cast my own mast.er patterns, and provide waxes, which I source. I will only use castings provided by trade customers
Master patterns are available for a fee. |
Model making/Pro forma
wax carving, handmade assembly, moulds, master patterns |
I can create fresh new master patterns. Pieces can be crafted in wax and cast. Silver models can be made and developed for master patterns.
Labour for master patterns and pro-forma are priced p/hr |
Design
functionality, design elements, drawing, photography, ornate, intricate filigree, bespoke, modern, traditional, Art deco, Art Nouveau, stone jewellery |
I make pieces from start to finish and I can collaborate on designs with you.
Often my trade customers are experienced jewellery designers whose designs can be turned into stunning pieces. |
Platinum work
Wrought work, fusing, finishing, assembly, burnishing, soldering, planning and creation of pre-polished parts for assembly
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For the past 10 years, I have concentrated on platinum work and have developed specialised skills which are unique to platinum smithing
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Finishing
burnishing, planishing, milgrain, filing, emery, polishing, cleaning, pre-polishing, brushed and textured finishes
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I prefer to pre-polish components. If I have done my job properly the item is almost polished before it is finished.
After sales polishing is free on purchases (see limitations) |
Repairs
re-tipping, re-clawing, re-sizing, re-engraving, full renovations, parts replacement, soldering, plating, shaping, improving
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I have worked exclusively as a jewellery repairer in the past and my job has always involved some amount of repair work
However I do not offer general jewellery repair services to retail customers. |
Wax work
Carving, moulding, replication, CAD CAM
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Almost any design can be rendered in wax and cast in a precious metal. Usually a wax is made and cast in silver to produce a pro forma which can be worked on to make a master pattern.
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The following list describes the manufacturing techniques that I have described in more detail (see link)
"Saw piercing, Filigree, Wax working, Lost wax casting, Master patterns (moulds), Platinum smiting, Wrought jewellery, Casting assembly & hand made or wrought assembly, Setting broad definitions, Pre-setting & Pre-assembly"
Please click HERE to see descriptions of the techniques
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