Tutorials

Visual Tutorials

Original diagrams and step-by-step guides for making, styling, caring for and photographing jewellery.

Cross-section diagram of plating layers on imitation jewellery Protective lacquer (optional)Plating: gold, silver, rhodiumUnderlayer for adhesionBase metal: brass, copper,zinc alloy or steelEdges wear first
Cross-section of a plated piece, not to scale. Plating is measured in microns (thousandths of a millimetre). Original HANSINI369 illustration.
Diagram comparing prong, bezel, channel and pavé settings ProngBezelChannelPavé most sparklemost securestones in a rowmany small stones
Common stone settings seen from above. Prongs show the most stone; bezels protect the edge. Original HANSINI369 illustration.
Diagram of necklace lengths: collar, choker, princess, matinee and opera Collar · 30–33 cmChoker · 35–40 cmPrincess · 43–48 cmMatinee · 50–60 cmOpera · 70–90 cm
Approximate necklace lengths on the body. Exact position depends on neck size and build. Original HANSINI369 illustration.
Illustrated HANSINI369 cover showing an open jewellery box
Four-step diagram of making a wrapped wire loop 1 · Bend 90°2 · Form loop3 · Wrap the neck4 · Trim and tuck
Making a wrapped loop in four steps. Wear eye protection when trimming wire. Original HANSINI369 illustration.
Top-down diagram of a jewellery photography set-up jewellery Window or soft lightDiffuserWhite reflectorPlain background sweepCamera on tripod
A simple home set-up for product photos, seen from above. Original HANSINI369 illustration.

How to photograph jewellery products

Light, backgrounds, angles and honest editing with simple equipment.

  1. Jewellery Product Photography: A Practical Guide for Sellers 3 min

About our visuals

Diagrams on this site are original HANSINI369 illustrations made to explain techniques. They are not photographs of HANSINI369 products and are not product demonstrations. Where we show HANSINI369 products, we say so and link to the official product page. Short tutorial videos can be added to any guide as they are filmed.

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