Posts Tagged “handmade jewelry”

Sizing Bracelets can be a challenging task.
May 6th 2021

Sizing Bracelets can be a challenging task.

Sizing wide bracelets can be a challenging task. Bracelets of the same length can fit differently due to their construction. The length and shape of the individual links affects they way the bracelets bends around the wrist. Also, the thickness of th…

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Enamel "Hook" Bracelet
Jan 11th 2019

Enamel "Hook" Bracelet

Just now finished this Sterling Silver, 18 k Gold and Vitreous Enamel "Hook" Bracelet. It takes many hours of tedious work to make this bracelet! Vitreous Enamel is glass that is fired onto the surface of the metal at temperatures of 1550 degrees and…

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Annealing Rose Gold
Jun 24th 2018

Annealing Rose Gold

Beautiful green flames are produced when annealing 18 k Rose Gold. The high copper content is responsible for the color and the rose color of the gold. Eighteen carat Gold (750/1000) is 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals ... in this case,…

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Packing Vitreous Enamel
Jun 24th 2018

Packing Vitreous Enamel

Vitreous Enamel is glass that shares the same co-efficient of expansion as the metal it is being fused to. This action happens at approximately 1750 degrees .... depending on the particular enamel and the metal it is being fused to. A number of facto…

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Our Ring "Sizing Harp"
Jun 23rd 2018

Our Ring "Sizing Harp"

Within the shank of this handmade Sterling Silver and 18 k Yellow Gold  Ring is our 14 k White Gold "Sizing Harp" which resolves the problem of ring size fluctuation of the wearer. This feature is also helpful for ring wearers that have finger k…

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