Ring Engraving…

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Did you know that you can engrave a short message on the inside of your wedding band? (Provided that the band is not too thin…) Here’s a look at how it’s done. The machine takes different font plates, the two most popular being block and script.   The ring, in this case a men’s wedding… Read more »

Making a Ring Using Wax Molds

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There are several methods we use when making a ring. We’ve discussed handmade rings as well using computer-aided design (CAD) in previous blog posts. Another method we frequently use is casting a ring from a mold. This method is useful when replicating an existing piece of jewelry. For example, in this case we wanted to… Read more »

Engraving Initials on a Pearl Clasp…

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Here’s a short video of some engraving we did in the clasp of a pearl bracelet. The customer wanted her first initial engraved on the clasp. The clasp is set in shellac to hold it in place while we engrave it. Engraving Initials on a Pearl Bracelet from Protea Diamonds on Vimeo. Before & after… Read more »