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What are Jewellery Findings and why they need to be high quality
Jewellery findings are small components or parts that are used in the construction or assembly of jewellery. -
James Guy
These barbed wire hoops were all hand made, minus the wires. -
A Friendship Cast in Sand
Recently Rachel Turner won an AJS competition where the prize was a one-day workshop with 2019 JAA Jeweller of the Year, Kirra-lea Caynes. -
Jason Ludlow
Handmade pendant in 18k gold with 6.4ct Opposed bar amethyst and diamonds. -
Monica Dekleva
A harvest mouse is foraging for the last berries of autumn and has struck an incredible discovery of a beautiful opal laying on the ground. -
Lapidary Les
When Les Hathaway was 12 he would go with his dad to his Lapidary Club to watch him cut and polish stones to make jewellery. -
Dilani Delpechitra
Faceted pink tourmaline tube set and embedded into a black peacock pearl. -
Laura McDonald
My term classes began this week in my studio, I had set out a task for my students to create a snake ring or pendant. -
Married at First Sight
The story of how Pierre Germani supplied the hit TV show 'Married at First Sight' with their wedding rings. -
Bree Wilson
This pendant is based on the Australian landscape. -
Out of the Blue
One day, out of the blue, Kristi Van der Lelie said, "Dad, I want to be a jeweller. Can you teach me?" -
Helen Seccombe
My Scarecrows have come about due to my love of “ Quirky “. -
Pearls of Wisdom
“Interestingly, I never really liked pearls. I thought they were overrated. But the opportunity sounded so intriguing. I also had no idea where the Cook Islands were!” -
Geoff Burns
Inspired by the shape and textures of our Giant Grasshopper I’ve created a copper bowl with brass tray stand. -
Jacqueline Kinred
Saw pierced shark pendant with opal cabochon setting. -
Something Special
Bree Wilson’s love for nature, painting, space, poetry, animals and colour have all been pivotal to her jewellery-making style. -
A Flame in Her Soul
Laura McDonald loved learning how important Pounamu was for the Māori people and how spiritual it was to them. The greenstone had ignited a flame in her soul. -
Jessica Vagg
Mystic talisman ring, handcrafted from sterling silver and 18k gold, hiding a rare Hackmanite gemstone inside. -
Wrapped in Wire
Once Phil understood the basic concepts of wire wrapping, he began to look at each piece not only as wearable art, but as a puzzle to solve. -
How much turquoise can a Polar bear?
For most of Jimi's life he has worked as a musician. Learn about his transition into jewellery-making & his love of turquoise. -
Natural vs Synthetic Diamonds
With the status of each diamond affecting valuation, it’s important for jewellers to be able to determine the difference between synthetic and natural diamonds. -
Seddon Impact
Bec was working in the family signwriting business and was looking for a creative outlet, so she embarked on a series of jewellery-making lessons. -
Leesa Herbert
Sterling silver pendant with copper bail and turquoise coloured stone. -
The Accidental Jeweller
Garrett Kinder’s love for jewellery began in high school, purely by accident! -
Azriel Poskey-Miles
This is a stunning banded agate in a trapezoid shape which made it an interesting challenge to set.