Sunday, October 23, 2016

The Manufacturing Of Sterling Silver Handmade Jewelry

By Frances Baker


The jewelry type that is formed and is assembled by the hands instead of a machined is referred to as the handmade jewelry. This jewelry is made out of different materials and different types of techniques are being applied. Sterling silver is one of the very common material used for the production.

Sterling silver is a silver alloy which contains a 92.5 percent of silver weight and a 7.5 percent of other metals weight, most commonly is copper. That standard often has minimum 925 millesimal fineness. There are other metals which may replace a copper which are being utilized in order to improve the various properties of a sterling silver handmade jewelry like eliminating the fire scale, increasing the resistance to the tarnish, and reducing the casting porosity.

All of the natural parts or components need to undergo all the certain processes. And because these are considered as unique product, there is a need for its production to be given with enough time together with necessary skills. The next paragraphs will be giving you information about the manufacturing chain processes.

First is to buy the stones and silver. To buy the right set is considered very important. It is one expensive type of investment, so it must be considered properly before purchasing. Types of these are bought in different sizes and weight, so to know about these is very important as well before purchasing. Also, make sure that you are gaining the availability of best materials.

Second is designing a jewelry. It is important that each thing is to be started and made first by a concept. Most designers consider a concept as a rough design in their minds. Concepts and ideas that are made will be utilized by a model maker as a reference when he or she starts to create the original piece. The creation of design may be passionate but difficult as well.

Third, molding the product. If ever the masterpiece is done already, it will now be used for making high technology mold where in it will also be utilized for making a wax reproduction of a jewelry. After sketching all the final details, it will be passed onto a molding section. In this section, a professional molder will turn the sketches into a mold. This can be considered as the complex level in the process.

Fourth is casting the products. Most metallic pieces are unique. Customized engagement rings are examples on this. These are utilized for the rubber molds and are produced through low wax casting. These are initially shaped using wax or metal having a 1.05 scale for the reduction of dimensions.

Fifth, setting up the stones. This involves the attachment of precious stones or gems. This step involves two common techniques. One is prong or claw setting which uses prongs which are being folded over the girdle to secure the stone. Two is bezel setting in which a bezel will surround the stone. It is folded over its perimeter to secure it from its underside.

Sixth is polishing and the checking of quality. Two types for polishing are chemical and mechanical polishing. Mechanical polishing uses cotton or felt disc that is dipped into the abrasive compounds for polishing surfaces. While chemical polishing is not suggested for use because of some risks in production. All pieces will then be checked by an experienced worker for defects and quality.




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