Retired goldsmith here that just can’t stop. Silver/14 kt gold with carved basalt, carnelian cab and a diamond. The basalt I carved from a rock I found on a local beach.
Keeps me out of trouble…

Some handmade jewelry from over the years. Made With Love.
1.) Earrings set with confetti sunstone
2.) Lovers Knot Ring with a twist
3.) Nephrite Jade Ring set in 14k yellow gold with a sterling band
4.) ‘Bird Song’ hollow form pendant set wit a green diamond
5) Ammonite pendant with blue sapphire, rough aquamarine and onyx
6.) square ring, hammered texture set with a white sapphire
7.) am spinning ring set with pink spinel, pale peach sapphire, and an aquamarine
8.) spinning ring set with pink spinel, pale sapphire, and a pale Smokey quartz
9.) hollow form pendant with hand pierced deer tracks set with a white sapphire
10.) Bear paw hollow form
Pendant set either white sapphire and oxidized
11.) crows fee hollow form ring set with white sapphire
12.) ‘Rain Drops’ earrings
13.) Custom Order- Cavansite Flower Pendant

⚔️🛡️ A little piece of Hyrule, handcrafted in silver!

I'm a Brazilian silversmith, and I created this charm bracelet inspired by The Legend of Zelda.

Each charm represents a different part of the Zelda universe, including the Triforce, Master Sword, Hylian Shield, Ocarina, and Majora's Mask.

I wanted each symbol to have its own personality while still feeling like part of a single piece.

The polished silver and darkened recessed details help bring out the intricate patterns, especially on the shields and Majora's Mask.

One of the things I enjoy most about silversmithing is transforming fictional worlds into physical objects that people can actually wear.

I'm curious: which Zelda symbol would you add to this bracelet?

Some time ago I found a nice white stone on the ground. So, a ring was made 😊. Without patina it looks terrible so I ordered liver of sulfur. But I am also impatient and meanwhile I have discovered that one of the cleaning fluids against the mould also makes the patina on silver. It is not black more like dark gray, but good enough. It also dissolves solder a little bit, so I hope the ring will not disassemble itself in the future 😅

Enjoy.

I swear I saw it blind

Sterling silver with a pink cz, and a citrine tear. ⭐️ 👁️ 💧

Hello, I made this ring today.
It is a baguette tourmaline set on a brass ring. I wanted to set this stone on gold but prices are just too high for me to train with gold at the moment.
I am quite happy with it but my hand slipped while sanding the ring resulting in a nice scratch on the stone. Lesson learned, sand and polish before setting and protect your stone while doing a second pass afterward. It is my third ring ever so the learning is expected I guess.
Let me know if you know how I can reduce this sanding mark on the stone.
Thank you.

Hey everyone! With the autumn season in full swing, I’ve been deep into my favorite crafting mode, surrounded by all things cozy 🍂

I spent a quiet weekend sculpting these miniature pumpkins out of polymer clay. I wanted them to have that warm, realistic shade with tiny organic grooves and little brown stems.

After baking and adding a glossy finish, I assembled them into a matching set — a pendant necklace paired with a freshwater pearl on a gold chain, and a pair of tiny huggie hoop earrings!

Working with clay during these crisp fall days always brings me so much comfort. What autumn-themed crafts are you all working on right now? Would love to hear your thoughts! 🧡

I have bags full of jewelry and materials from my mom but I have no use for it nor would I know where to even start to get rid of any of it.
Any ideas would be helpful!

reposting for clarity. beginner here so please tell me what i need to know lol. and specific to the sizes of the stainless steel chains mentioned in the title linked here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHHRH9L2?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_3&th=1

the charms will be small like little choker necklace/alternative looking charms i.e https://www.nihaojewelry.com/cute-pink-alloy-pendant-sweet-girl-diamond-embedded-charms-star-moon-heart-butterfly-elegant-fashion-jewelry-accessories-nh11449245.html

I'm worried about buying the wrong thing and want the rings to be proportional and not be oversized for the look, but when I tried split rings (the rings that are like mini key rings but tiny) they're impossible for me to work with even with the right pliers. so my other concern is also efficiency and ease of making in bulk.

So, I looked at jump rings but I would appreciate guidance on size, material, shape. please help. and any tips to make a bunch of these efficiently as this is my merch for my music, so I don't want it to be low quality and charms coming off easily. paranoid about jump rings and using the wrong material/quality and charms just falling off too easily.

feel free to send links. i am neurodivergent and a little overwhelmed by the options and trying to not get the wrong thing.

Hi - I’m using a sand cast method and I’ve been having trouble with this ring. First thing is that the band has not been completing around the circle and on the last cast I did, seen here, the appears silver separated from the copper - I assume I let the heat on it too long. Can I remelt this and try again or is this chunk ruined? Secondly, what would cause the metal to not flow completely around the whole circle? Thanks all!

Sterling silver, aquamarine 🦄
Also have a 14ky version in the making, with a garnet and emeralds!

I know it’s very minor but it bothers me when I look at it, it’s already a really old ring (Atleast 50 years old) and I wanna keep it in good shape for another 50 years

FORGOT TO ATTACH THE PHOTO PLEASE CHECK THE COMMENTS

i Just started jewelry making earlier this year and wire wrapping maybe a couple of months ago, and my fingers and hands are SUFFERING! i Always poke and rip my skin with the wire on accident. I was thinking getting thimbles or something to wear, any recommendations?

Hey everyone, I need some neutral third-party jeweler eyes on these sterling silver castings to settle a friendly debate at home!

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The Context:

My husband thinks I’m hyper-focusing and that these are totally fine to ship. I feel like because these surface defects are visible with the naked eye (without even using a loupe), my stockists and clients will definitely notice. Plus, my concern is that once customers wear these against their skin and exposure to moisture hits, those trapped copper oxides might bloom even worse over time. I also know that the polishing isn't perfect, but i am more asking about the flecks and bits if tiny porosity...the still need a better polish /finishing.

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My Bench Process on These Pieces:

​Sanded down to 2000 grit

​Cross-hatched with a burnishing/ram roller to compact the skin

​Multi-stage polish using Luxor Green, Luxor White, and Picasso Blue

​Finished with multiple long ultrasonic bath cycles, isopropyl alcohol wipes, and toothbrush scrubbing

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The Casting Details:

This is actually the second batch from my caster. The first batch had these exact same issues, so they dropped the pour temperature for this second run hoping it would solve it—but as you can see on these flat polished backs, the peppered flecks and surface texture/distortion are still coming right through from under the metal skin.

​The caster is now looking into adjusting the sprue placement (currently, it’s a standard square sprue placed on the lower back of the piece).

​The Question:

Looking at these flat backs under natural light, would you be comfortable sending these out a client?

​Appreciate any honest feedback from fellow bench jewelers! I am having them recast...but just wanted to know, am I overreacting?

​Update: Lol, okay, super glad to know I am not crazy or just ADHD hyperfocusing! I am in 100% agreement with you all. I’ve already been in contact with my casting house to recast the batch and look into adjusting both the sprue placement and size for the new molds. Thanks for the sanity check!

Looking for a hands-on jewelry design and making course in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, or online for myself and my 12-year-old son.

We’d prefer a program that covers practical skills and small-business basics.

Recommendations, fees, duration, and personal experiences would be greatly appreciated.

What’s your opinion did I do a good job polishing to a mirror finish?