What are some Basic Topics of a Jewelry Repair Class?
There are four areas of study when you take this training: • Metals, Gems and Materials in Jewelry Design- you’ll learn to identify precious metals and become familiar with alloys. You’ll also learn how to classify gemstones, understand their properties and learn how to price them. • Jewelry Creation- you’ll set gemstones in simple and complex settings and shapes • Repairing Jewelry- you’ll use soldering irons and other special tools to repair and change existing pieces. This will include ring resizing and reshanking.
