Jewelry Directory

Jewelry-Making Tools by Pfingst & Company

Jewelers often use flexible shaft machines for repetitive bench work. Drill bits and burs are used in these machines to complete various tasks. Drill bits are used to make holes. Jewelry burs are most commonly used for engraving, filing, deburring, stone setting, and wax carving. There are many bur...

Guide to Jewelry Making Careers

Both amateur and professional jewelers design jewelry items such as pendants, necklaces, rings, bracelets, and earrings using materials such as wood, metals, leather, beads, gems, and stones. Some jewelers are employed by jewelry manufacturers or retailers, whereas others are be self-employed. While...

Pave Jewelry Guide

Pave jewelry settings feature small, round, brilliant diamonds or gemstones that are set in closely-spaced rows. The overall effect of a pave setting appears as a continuous stone pavement, with the stone beads and anchors disappearing into the background. This website discusses the design and...