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Education
Quality of Craftmanship
Quality Of Craftsmanship can make or break the sale. This sounds like an obvious statement since most people
quickly visualize a flimsy piece of metal that nobody would waste their
money on, but what about subtle differences in quality? Two pieces of
jewelry that appear identical at first glance can reveal many differences
in quality upon closer inspection.
First, the thickness of the jewelry should be even. Careless finishing and polishing can
result in thin spots around a ring or across flat surfaces of other jewelry. Thickness is also
related to the total gram weight of a piece of jewelry and the durability of that jewelry.
Band rings and bangles should have straight, parallel edges. Non-parallel edges
may again be the result of careless finishing.
Rings should be cast to size to avoid unsightly attempts to cut out or add sections to
make smaller or larger sizes. Seams in bangle designs should be invisible.
Sculpted details should have crisp, clean edges and be aesthetically pleasing. Detail that
is not crisp may be the result of a manufacturer using another company's jewelry to serve as a master copy for their own
production. Just like using a photocopier, much detail is lost if you make a copy from a copy.
All areas should be detailed and finished with even texture whether they are a focal point or not. The backs or
insides should also be chased with even texture or polished to a smooth, brilliant shine.
No pitting should be present, not even on the insides or backs off the jewelry.
Bezel settings should be even all around the stone. The shape should be symmetrical and
meet the stone perfectly around its entire circumference without gaps.
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