Studio Jewelers, Ltd.

Jewelry Trade School

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Silver pendant, fabricated in wax, cast in sterling silver and set with a rose quartz cabochon stone. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDRt-3XFCpl/?igshid=x6xns4mo37i2

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June claims two birthstones, Pearl & Alexandrite. Pearls have been popular for centuries because of their natural beauty. Alexandrite are very rare and have the ability to change color based on lighting. Pearls are unique because they are the only gemstone formed within a living creature, an oyster. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBb7u2zFsQp/?igshid=tdo617qx27fh

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Sometimes jewelry designers run out of new ideas, they hit a wall, so to speak. I found pattern books are a great resource, often sparking new ideas. Patterns could be textile designs, floral or from nature in general. Look around they are out there to behold and to inspire. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBEPhCflnxV/?igshid=4w9r1nykcir4

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Emerald is the gemstone of May. It’s a variety of the mineral beryl and has a hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scales. Emeralds often are highly included causing them to break easily. The two largest producers of emeralds are Colombia and Zambia. https://www.instagram.com/p/CARQsWtFx2o/?igshid=11hv3pcak11da

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Orange Sapphire Flower Bracelet fabricated in wax, cast in silver. Designed and constructed by Hiroko, head designer for Hiroko Designs and instructor at Studio Jewelers,Ltd. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_6CE5rlcYO/?igshid=j7h3k920kj8y

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Complete heading https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ZFC9zl9QP/?igshid=1kwrqk9auztvm

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Know your ring size. Ring sizes change depending on what country you are in. Attached is a comparison chart of ring sizes of various countries. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ZCGGUl4ph/?igshid=6iulffmwhz16

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We should note in this time that the great jeweler & sculptor Benvenuto Cellini overcome malaria to produce wonderful pieces of jewelry at a time when medicine was very basic and misguided. However, he succeed, overcoming great odds. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-5kbsBls-_/?igshid=mf4tibszpr5l

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Hi everyone, bored at home? All you jewelers and students may wish to carve a wax ring, string beads, or practice filing. If you have a flexible shaft at home you can even practice settings stones! Be creative, hopefully we all will be back to school or work sooner then we think. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-S9FrzFBN6/?igshid=1sxp3i6neu17k

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Hello everyone, due to the corona virus and NYS directive Studio Jewelers will be closed this week. In addition, all new students start dates will be moved up a few weeks. Hopefully the school will be able to open soon. Keeping everyone safe and healthy is our main concern. We will keep everyone informed. Stay well! #school #studiojewelersltd https://www.instagram.com/p/B-FhlOolEq9/?igshid=kp6ooyha3qw9

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The two photos are of draw plates.They will allow you to draw wire thinner and\or change it’s shape. They are made of steel. The most amazing fact is the draw plate on the left was made in 2020 while the draw plate on the right was made in 1590, at a time when there wasn’t electricity or many hand tools! #jewelryschool #studiojewelers #drawplates #metalsmithing #jewelryclasses https://www.instagram.com/p/B8urPPLFgTi/?igshid=1vg37adfcgkj3

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Bead and burnish setting on a brass pocket knife. (at Studio Jewelers Ltd) https://www.instagram.com/p/Btq8ddJnTOt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19uv6ozhzwltp

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@bill_vm hand woven chain fabricated with sterling silver wire and clasps being soldered onto the ends with a patina finish. #studiojewelersltd #jewelryschool #jewelryclass #liveandlearn (at Studio Jewelers Ltd) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoutO6MB2eU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=joj7tnp8w0bw

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Pierced bezel ring & a hollow ring with rose quartz set in a bezel setting. Both fabricated in brass. #studiojewelersltd #liveandlearn #jewelryschool #jewelryclass #rosequartz (at Studio Jewelers Ltd) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoSDtoehcZJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=u472p2158tcs

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Circular container constructed in brass with cloissone enameling on a copper lid. #studiojewelersltd #liveandlearn #jewelryschool #jewelryclass (at Studio Jewelers Ltd) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoKCts0hotL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1176zafy0l996

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Fabricated in wax and casted in 14kt yellow gold with opal set in a bezel setting. #studiojewelersltd #liveandlearn #jewelryschool #jewelryclass (at Studio Jewelers Ltd) https://www.instagram.com/p/BneSLb3h3Gz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qnj10lwkd3lr