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Working With Palladium White
Working With Palladium White Gold While nickel based white gold is commonly used and very well understood, palladium based white is gaining interest...
Heat Treating Gold And Silver
Heat Treating (Hardening) & Annealing (Softening) 14KY#75ND Yellow Heat Treatable Gold Heat treating is a two step process that includes...
Stone In Place Casting
"Stone In Wax" Casting Information Things you need to know This is a more exacting casting process that differs in temperature and precision from...
Jewelers and Self Defense
Jewelers and Self Defense By Daniel Ballard Sept 2002 We enjoy the benefits of a luxury, glamour oriented business. Jewelry is fun to shop and wear....
When Bad Things Happen to Good Metal
Originally Published AJM Magazine IN THE SHOP Section APRIL 1999 by Daniel Ballard "To Avoid Shattering Bracelets and Polka-Dot Rings, Know Your...
Counterpoint on Nickel White Golds
Authors Note February 2017 Written originally as an opinion piece for the jewelry trade. Now included in this blog for the record I have been...
How to Prepare for an Inspection
Authors note February 2017 Originally written as an advice column for the trade. Regulations may vary by area, please consult your state and local...
The Future Arrived Last Week
The Future Arrived Last Week We are at a potential major turning point inside the fine jewelry showcase. Certain facts have come together in a way...
Highly Trained Alloys
Highly Trained Alloys By Daniel Ballard In jewelry manufacturing, we depend on highly trained and skilled workers. Sales, marketing, through...
Dangling a Karat
For AJM Magazine- August 1999 Karating your own gold offers an alternative to stocking large volumes of gold casting grain, saving you money. By...
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