Design, casting, stone setting, plating, quality control and beginner-safe DIY projects.
13 guides
How Jewellery Is Made
Follow the journey of imitation jewellery from design and model-making to casting, stone setting, plating, assembly and quality control, with clear notes on industrial safety.
How Jewellery Is Made
Learn the core principles of jewellery design: proportion, balance, rhythm, focal point, colour, texture, wearability and manufacturability, with practical exercises.
How Jewellery Is Made
Learn to sketch jewellery: tools, basic shapes, drawing stones and metal, adding shading, technical views and scale, plus digital tools and practice exercises.
How Jewellery Is Made
A practical guide for makers and small brands to choosing base metals, findings, chains, stones, beads and stringing materials, balancing look, comfort, durability and cost.
How Jewellery Is Made
An educational overview of lost-wax casting, die-casting, rubber moulds, stamping, pressing and wire forming in jewellery manufacturing, and how each affects quality.
How Jewellery Is Made
Learn the main jewellery stone-setting techniques, from prong and bezel to channel, pavé, kundan-style and glue settings, with their strengths, weaknesses and quality checks.
How Jewellery Is Made
Learn beginner-friendly beading and wire-wrapping techniques: tools, materials, simple loops, wrapped loops, crimping and stringing, with safety tips and practice projects.
How Jewellery Is Made
An industry-focused overview of jewellery surface preparation, electroplating lines, antique and matte finishes, lacquering, quality testing and the safety and environmental controls involved.
How Jewellery Is Made
Compare handmade and machine-made jewellery: how each is produced, how to recognise them, their pros and cons, pricing, and why most imitation jewellery combines both.
How Jewellery Is Made
How jewellery is assembled and inspected, with a practical quality-control checklist for makers and brands covering finish, stones, findings, dimensions, comfort and packaging.
How Jewellery Is Made
A practical starter list of jewellery-making tools for beginners: pliers, cutters, measuring tools, storage and safety gear, plus what to buy later and how to care for tools.
How Jewellery Is Made
Five step-by-step beginner jewellery projects you can make safely at home, including pearl drop earrings, a beaded bracelet, a layered necklace, tassel earrings and a charm keyring.
How Jewellery Is Made
A practical guide to setting up imitation jewellery production: in-house vs outsourced manufacturing, workflow, equipment, compliance, quality systems, costing and scaling.