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BUSCH 2K-AU carbide cutter for angled stone setting

BUSCH has a rotating solution for processing angular settings in its 2K-AU carbide cutter with a smooth front surface. Critical areas when setting angular gemstones such as princess cut diamonds are the edges of the gemstones themselves and the corners of the settings. In order to avoid damaging the edges of the gemstones when fitting them into square bezel settings, it makes sense to optimise the setting to the geometry of the gemstones. Especially where gravers cannot be used for this work step, the 2K-AU figure with its smooth front surface offers an optimal alternative. This smooth, non-serrated front surface

Diamond: From rough to diamond

Diamond cutting, an essential step in revealing all the beauty of this unique stone, is a complex art, passed on through a long apprenticeship with a master diamond cutter, a true artist of volume and precision. Diren Ramsamy , a Diamond Cutter at Rubel & Ménasché, who has devoted his entire professional life to this demanding art, will help you discover, during a talk with  Olivier Segura , Gemmologist and Scientific Director at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, not only the tools he uses and the steps involved in cutting a diamond but also the way he understands the stone

Gem Empathy Award Returns for IJL 2018 with Dazzling Gemstone Prize

Gem-A’s Gem Empathy Award, which gives IJL 2018 exhibitors the chance to win a spectacular, fancy-cut gemstone by world-renowned cutter, John Dyer for a bespoke jewellery design returns for 2018. In a change to previous years, the long-standing Gem Empathy Award - organised by Gem-A and hosted by IJL – will welcome entries from the entire breadth of IJL 2018 exhibitors, not just Design Gallery exhibitors. All those who enter the competition, whether an established brand or emerging designer, will have the opportunity to win a sensational 18.28 carat ametrine gemstone from Bolivia, which has been hand-cut by master gem-cutter,

Studio Casting Techniques for Jewellery @ Flux Jewellery School

Studio Casting Techniques for Jewellery @ Flux Jewellery School This weekend course introduces numerous home- studio casting techniques for jewellery and other small accessories. What will I learn? With focus firmly on the experimental, this is an exciting opportunity to try out a variety of approaches to casting and mould making. The aim is to equip you with techniques you can carry on exploring in your in the home studio.. When casting your outcome is determined by the type of mould you made. We present you with a comprehensive overview of the various techniques used in casting, both for studio and commercial use. We

Administrative Assistant, JewelCast - Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

Administrative Assistant  JewelCast Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham JewelCast is primarily a casting company specialising in high quality precious metal castings. In addition to this we offer an exciting range of in-house CAD design, 3D printing and mould cutting services. We have recently moved into a beautifully restored building in the heart of Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter, and the new site features modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment in each department. About the Role A full time position has become available for an experienced administration assistant to work in the sales office of Jewelcast. This position is entirely administrative. It involves assisting customers

Administrative Assistant in 3D Printing Departmentr, JewelCast - Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

Administrative Assistant in 3D Printing Department JewelCast Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham JewelCast is primarily a casting company specialising in high quality precious metal castings. In addition to this we offer an exciting range of in-house CAD design, 3D printing and mould cutting services. We have recently moved into a beautifully restored building in the heart of Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter, and the new site features modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment in each department. About the role This position is primarily administrative. It involves assisting customers with placing orders for their custom designs (please note this is not a CAD design role).

Experienced Workbench Mounter – Full Time, JewelCast - Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

Experienced Workbench Mounter - Full Time JewelCast Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham JewelCast is primarily a casting company specialising in high quality precious metal castings. In addition to this we offer an exciting range of in-house CAD design, 3D printing and mould cutting services. We’re now expanding our services to finishing. Offering a Bespoke services to our retail jewellers & designer jeweller customer base. We have recently moved into a beautifully restored building in the heart of Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter, and the new site features modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment in each department. About the Role We’re looking for a knowledgeable

Opals given the spotlight at IJL by Prism Design

Prism Design has announced the launch of a range of exciting new boulder opal designs for Milburn & Ley. The boulder opals were mined by the company’s partners, Barbara and Edi of  The Opal Cutter , Barbara has been mining since 1984 in Coober Pedy and more recently Koroit. The close partnership means that Prism knows exactly where the opals have been sourced and that they have been responsibly mined. The company admits that it is really excited to show its one-of-a kind designs set in gold and its comprehensive collection of loose boulder opals on offer. Milburn & Ley,