Production & manufacturing
Jewelry Production Guide
The content nobody else publishes. How jewelry is actually manufactured, from CAD files to casting furnaces to the setter's bench. Written from inside production facilities.
How Jewelry is Made: The Complete Production Pipeline
From sketch to finished piece. Every step in modern jewelry manufacturing explained with insider context.
CAD/CAM in Jewelry: Design to Digital
How jewelers use 3D modeling software to design pieces. MatrixGold, Rhino, ZBrush — what each does and when to use it.
Lost Wax Casting: The Foundation of Fine Jewelry
The ancient technique modernized. How wax models become gold rings, what can go wrong, and quality indicators.
Stone Setting Techniques Explained
Prong, bezel, pavé, channel, tension — each setting method with pros, cons, durability, and cost implications.
Gold Alloys and Karat Systems
Why 14K isn't just 'less gold than 18K.' Alloy compositions, color variations, durability trade-offs, and pricing.
Polishing, Finishing, and Quality Control
The final steps that make or break a piece. Surface finishes, inspection criteria, and what to look for.