At the Bench Vol. 1: An Illustrated Guide to Working with Gold & Silver

An Illustrated Guide to Working with Gold & Silver

Authors: Gregg Todd and Greg Gilman

Based on the popular AJM column of the same name, At the Bench Vol. 1 shows how you can save time and boost profits when repairing or fabricating gold and silver jewelry. It offers step-by-step instruction on resizing rings, repairing chain, setting stones, retipping prongs, and building component parts, among other essential skills. It also includes a guide to bench preparation and practices, easy-to-use charts for ring sizing and karat conversion, and tips for taking in repairs. An essential resource for every jeweler’s bench.

• 116 pages
• 300+ full-color photos
• Digital Edition: PDF download only.
• Non-Member Price: $14.95
• JA Member Price: $9.95

Sample Chapter:
Creating a Gypsy Setting