How To Set Gemstones In Gallery Wire Settings
Gallery wire settings are a popular choice for making jewellery as they are so simple and so many possibilities for beautiful designs. Find below our most popular questions about galler...
15 Tips To Stay Safe In The Workshop
Jewellery making is a wonderful hobby but it's important to stay safe in your workshop. In this blog post we share some of the simple yet important factors you need to consider when mak...
4 Jewellery Making Books For Beginners
Jewellery making is such a wonderful hobby but it can be difficult to know where to start! For beginners it can be overwhelming when it comes to shopping for jewellery supplies, setting up a...
Safety chains are used to keep your favourite jewellery safe while wearing it. They are great if you have an expensive piece of jewellery, a piece that's sentimental or handed down to you. ...
What Jewellers Think Of Alligator Tape
Look after your greatest tool - your hands! Alligator tape is an essential in every jewellers workshop, used to protect your hands and fingertips from minor cuts, abrasions and burns. I...
What Is A Top Drilled Bead? A top drilled bead has been drilled vertically through the top of the bead, about a quarter of the way down. You will often find that pearls, teardrops and ...
Top 6 Chains For Your Jewellery Designs
Choosing the right chain for your jewellery design Choosing a chain for your jewellery designs can seem tricky when there are so many different types to choose from. In this post, we’...
Have you got the jewellery making bug? Whether you've just discovered your love for jewellery making or you've been making on the sofa for a year, it could be time to upgrade and create a li...
How To Bezel Set A Free Form Cabochon Onto A Textured Silver Pendant
This beautiful free form bezel setting features one of our stunning Australian doublets. This design however can be used with various gemstones, such a calibrated ovals, opal triplets o...
How To Make A Ring Smaller With A Ring Size Adjuster
Do you have a ring that doesn't fit or annoyingly slides of your finger? Ring size adjusters are the perfect solution. Follow our simple step by step instructions below to ensure y...
Soldering For Jewellers - Book Review
Are you a newbie to soldering or want to improve your knowledge? We have found an excellent new jewellery book for our customers, perfect to get stuck in and try a new technique! Solder...
How to Adjust Bezel Settings to Fit Cabochons
Ready made bezel settings are a blessing, particularly in smaller sizes where they are super fiddly to create yourself. They are a great time saver and if you are just starting o...