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From Rough to Radiant: The Cutting Process of Malaya Garnet Malaya garnet, a stunning and versatile gemstone known for its exquisite range of colors, undergoes a meticulous cutting process to reveal its true beauty. This informational post will take you through the fascinating journey of transforming rough Malaya garnet into dazzling gemstones that adorn jewelry worldwide. Step 1: Sourcing Rough Malaya Garnet The journey begins with the acquisition of rough Malaya garnet. These gemstones are typically found in countries like Tanzania, Kenya, and Madagascar. Miners extract them from the earth, and the rough crystals are carefully sorted based on size, quality, and color. Step 2: Preforming and Planning Before cutting, gem cutters examine the rough garnet crystals to determine the best way to maximize their beauty. This planning stage involves identifying inclusions and flaws, which can affect the final gem's appearance. The cutter also considers the gem's natural shape, size, and the desired cut. Step 3: Marking and Cleaving Gem cutters mark the rough garnet with a pencil to outline the intended shape. To achieve this, they use precision instruments to ensure minimal wastage. The cleaving process involves making a small incision, followed by a precise strike with a specialized tool to split the gem along the marked line. Step 4: Cutting Once cleaved, the gem is shaped further using a cutting wheel or saw. Gem cutters take great care to follow the initial outline, gradually refining the shape and size. During this process, they remove any visible inclusions or imperfections while preserving as much of the gem's weight as possible. Step 5: Grinding and Faceting The next step is grinding and faceting the gem. This involves using finer abrasives to create the gem's facets or flat surfaces. The number and arrangement of facets depend on the chosen cut, with popular options including brilliant, emerald, and oval cuts. Each facet must be carefully angled and polished to maximize the gem's brilliance. Step 6: Polishing Polishing is a critical step in enhancing the gem's luster and shine. Gem cutters use a polishing wheel with diamond powder or other abrasives to achieve a mirror-like finish. This stage brings out the full brilliance and sparkle of the Malaya garnet. Step 7: Final Inspection Before the gem is considered finished, it undergoes a thorough inspection to ensure it meets quality standards. Gem cutters check for any remaining imperfections, verify that the facets are symmetrical, and assess the gem's overall appearance. Step 8: Certification Once the Malaya garnet passes inspection, it may be sent to a gemological laboratory for certification. The certificate provides information about the gem's characteristics, including its color, clarity, carat weight, and cut quality, ensuring transparency for buyers. #malayagarnet #garnet #gemstones #jewelry #jewellery #gemstonejewellery #diamondjewellery #gemology #geology

Make wax trees is the first step in the formation of jewelry and fine crafts, which is to stick the wax films of the jewelry together one by one, like a tree, so it is calle d a wax tree. When make wax trees, you should pay attention to the following issues. 01 When making wax trees, try to avoid putting thick and thin models together, because it hard to ensure the casting effect of both of them. 02 The angle between the wax part and the wax rod is selected according to the shape and complexity of the wax part to ensure that the molten metal can flo w in calmly and quickly. Generally speaking, During centrifugal casting, the wax pattern and wax core are at 45 to 60 degr ees; during vacuum casting, the wax pattern and wax core are at 70 to 80 de grees, which helps to control the solidification direction. Small and complex wax patterns can reduce the included angle; conversely, la rger wax patterns can increase the included angle. 03 Before making a wax tree, the rubber chassis should first be weighed. After making the wax tree, weigh it again. Subtracting the results of these two weighings gives the weight of the wax tree. By converting the weight of the wax tree to the weight of metal based on the d ensity ratio of paraffin wax to cast metal, you can estimate how much metal is n eeded for casting. Precious Metals and Wax Specific Gravity Chart (This table is for reference only, please adjust it according to the actual situation) 04 After making the wax tree, you must check whether the wax molds are welded firmly. If it is not welded firmly, the wax mold will easily fall off when pouring plaster, affecti ng the progress of casting. Check whether the connection between the waterline of the wax piece and the wax co re is smooth and avoid angles or gaps. Finally, you should check whether there is enough gap between the wax molds. If the wax molds are stuck together, they should be separated; if there are dripping wax from the wax tree, they should be trimmed with a blade. 05 When pouring gypsum slurry into the steel cup, it should be poured slowly along the inner wall of the steel cup. Do not pour the gypsum slurry directly onto the wax tree. The gypsum slurry should cover the wax tree by about 1cm.

Diamonds have been used for more than 2,000 years as gemstones and as tools. As a tool the very high hardness of the mineral, 10 in the Mohs scale (devised in 1822 by Frederich Mohs, hence the name) made diamonds very useful in Antiquity for gem engraving or glyptic work, for example. As a gemstone, it was this same property that made them practically impossible to cut and polish and therefore, in jewellery, diamonds were used in their natural as-grown crystal shapes (also known as crystal habits in mineralogy), namely octahedrons and dodecahedrons, up until the late 14th century. Modern designers have revisited this antique concept and we see more and more rough diamonds being used as gemstones in high-end jewellery, most notably those of a pronounced colour that are known in the trade as fancy colour diamonds. Two immediate advantages of using rough diamonds in jewellery are the larger carat sizes being ready to use without loosing 50% or more of their weight during cutting and the time, cost and energy savings of the whole cutting process, from planning to polishing. Another advantage is with green diamonds, specially those that only have the colour at the crystal surface, that will keep their naturally-irradiated colours. In the photos, examples of rough diamonds and rough diamond and cut diamond jewellery © De Beers Group #diamond #jewelry #luxury #minerals #crystals

Innovations tend to be alien at first - quite challenging, oddly shaped and they have a habit of pulling us off piste from the way we normally do things. Interrupted routine can be difficult when it comes to designing and making. When do we make the leap? When do we have the time to think about how we make in around all of the making? It’s those around us that bridge that gap. From within the teams we build, from those doing the making and using the tools, outside forces, other circles, industries and disciplines … it doesn’t matter from where the detour signs pop up, we should strongly consider turning left and following the signs every time they appear. The confidence and support of collaborators facilitates acceptance, it opens our minds and persuades us to accept the challenge of understanding a new way. The formula of working with collaborators, being introduced to new technologies, new methods, other disciplines and other viewpoints on our practice is one that creates a momentum strong enough to pull us out of routine, away from comfort and along for a ride. This carves out precious time and moments to step out of the regular flow and listen with full attention to what is happening around us. The big things, but even more importantly, all of the small things. When it clicks, and it fits, there’s really no feeling like it - cautiousness turns into excitement and intrigue. It’s like finding a piece of treasure. The feeling can be so strong that our routines are instantly upgraded and we race to connect it to more of what we do. It’s moving fast out there, but with the right attitude, right team and collaborators, there’s no reason we can’t take, and actually enjoy a side step into the unknown from time to time. #collaboration #team #innovation #alwayslearning #digitalcraft

Granulation By Sarah Corbett Granulation is a jewellery making technique which uses grains of metal to create a textured surface. High purity Gold and silver alloys are generally used in the process of granulation as they are most suited to the practice. Tiny squares of precious metal are cut from a sheet and then heated until molten. The molten metal gathers itself into a sphere, which is then allowed to cool. The resulting spheres can be graded by using sieves of varying mesh size. Granulation grains are generally made from the same metal as base upon which they are applied, thus creating intricate and ornate designs. The techniques of granulation are likely to have begun in Sumer in Mesopotamia ( now Iraq) around 5000 years ago. The Phonetician trade routes spread the awareness of the style. Etruscan people who lived in modern day Italy between 900BC and 6AD made exceptional examples of granulated jewellery. Throughout history many countries have produced granulated jewellery, the presence of granulation on the surface of jewellery is a very visible show of wealth and status, as the technique and the extra weight of precious metal is expensive.

Origins: Resin art originated in ancient cultures like Egypt and China, where it was used for decorative purposes and in jewelry making. 🌍💎 Modern Resurgence: It experienced a revival in the 20th century, with artists exploring its versatility in creating vibrant, glossy pieces. 🎨✨ Materials: Resin, a viscous liquid, is mixed with pigments, dyes, or other materials to create stunning, glossy finishes. 🖌️🎨 Techniques: Artists use various techniques like pouring, swirling, and embedding to achieve unique effects in resin art. 🌀🎨 Popularity: Its popularity has surged in recent years due to its accessibility and the ability to create intricate, customizable pieces. 📈🖼️ Follow Muhammad Iqbal ❣️ #ResinArt, #ResinCrafts, and #PourArt.

Diamond glossary letter L Laser Drilling: It is a diamond enhancement technique used to remove or reduce the visibility of certain internal flaws or inclusions within a diamond. A laser beam is used to create tiny channels to reach the inclusion and make it less noticeable. Laser Drill Hole: The result of an enhancement process used to improve the appearance of a diamond with dark or black inclusions. A laser is used to drill a hole to reach the inclusion surface where it can then be bleached with acid. Length-to-Width Ratio: A comparison of the length and width of the girdle outline on fancy shaped diamonds. It is used to analyze the outline of fancy shapes only and it is never applied to round diamonds. The ratio is found by dividing the length of the diamond by the width where diamond width is always stated as 1. This ratio is simply a matter of personal aesthetic preferences and there is no defined ideal ratio for any of the fancy shaped diamonds. Lab-Grown Diamonds: Lab-grown diamonds, also known as synthetic or cultured diamonds, are diamonds that are created in a laboratory rather than being formed naturally in the Earth's mantle. They have the same chemical and physical properties as natural diamonds. Light Return: Light return is the amount of light that a diamond reflects back to the viewer's eye. Well-cut diamonds are designed to maximize light return, creating a dazzling appearance. Lapidary: Lapidary is the art and craft of cutting, shaping, and polishing gemstones, including diamonds, into decorative items such as jewellery. . Do you know any other diamond related terms which starts from letter L? Comment below! . Save this to reference for later. . #DiamondColor#UniqueDiamonds#DiamondTrends#LegendaryDiamonds#DiamondHeritage#DiamondMining#EthicalDiamonds#KaratGold#GoldPurity

Sedan chairs and jewellery ,seemingly disparate subjects, are linked by their rich histories and cultural significance and reveal fascinating insights into evolution and craftsmanship. Sedan chairs, human-powered transport, have a storied history dating back to ancient times and are definitely net carbon zero. The chair itself - see photo - was mounted on two long poles, borne on the BACK of carriers. This mode of transportation became a symbol of prestige and social hierarchy, especially during the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe. The opulence of a sedan chair, often embellished with intricate carvings, lavish fabrics, and even gold leaf, mirrored the status of its occupant. Jewellery, on the other hand, serves as both personal adornment and a medium of artistic expression. Its history is as ancient as human civilisation itself, with early examples made from shells, stones, and bones. Over millennia, jewellery has evolved. The craftsmanship of jewellery reflects the artistic and technological advancements of the cultures from which they emerge. In the timeless pursuit of evolutionary distinction it is time for green hydrogen to take its historical place within the haulage industry. Tim Harper #hydrogen #haulage

Sterling Silver Casting: Unleashing The Artistic Potential ✅ When it comes to creating intricate and unique jewelry pieces, sterling silver casting opens up a world of possibilities. This ancient technique allows artisans to transform molten silver into intricate designs, capturing the imagination and creativity of jewelry makers. In this blog post, we will delve into the art of sterling silver casting, exploring the process, benefits and the stunning results it can achieve. Understanding Sterling Silver Casting Sterling silver casting is a method of jewelry making that involves pouring molten sterling silver into a prepared mold to create a specific shape or design. The process combines the versatility of silver with the artistic freedom to create intricate details and textures that are not easily achievable through other fabrication methods. Read more 👇🏻 🖱️ https://lnkd.in/drTbqxWP #espada #jewelry #silver #espadasilver #sterlingsilver #espadajewelry #handcrafted #silver #casting #potential

Unveiling the Power of CAD in Jewelry Estimation! Ever wondered why CAD is a game-changer in jewelry design? Here are two key points to consider: 1️⃣ Perfect Estimation of Weight: Imagine crafting a custom ring tailored to your client’s exact size and dimensions. With CAD, we can ensure precise weight estimations, ensuring every piece meets expectations down to the finest detail. 2️⃣ Rendering: Dive into the world of visualization! After CAD, comes rendering, offering a sneak peek into the final product. Your clients get a preview of their dream jewelry before it’s even crafted. Ready to master the art of jewelry design? Join our exclusive course and unlock the secrets of CAD and other essential tools alongside industry experts. Link: https://lnkd.in/dNKDSPED . . . #jkdiamondsinstitute #diamonds #gems #jewelry #jewelrydesigning #jewelryestimation #importanceofjewelryestimation #jewelryrendering #jewelrypreview #jewelrydesigner #jewelrycustomization #gemsandjewelryeducation #practicaltraining #marketknowledge #businessstartup