What does the bench jeweler do?
The term bench Jeweler had an evolving importance over the history of jewelry production. Suddenly he referred to a craftsman with a relatively narrow set of skills, but today has a wider meaning and a modern bench jeweler can perform a wide range of tasks in the design, production and repair of jewelry. An experienced jeweler can repair damaged jewelry, craft pieces and make pieces from specifications. It can also set stones, sizes of rings and perform almost any other task related to the production of jewelry except for cutting gems, which is a separate specialty, although some benches have some skills in this area. The term previously applied to a craftsman with a more specialized set of Skills of the Goldsmith. In traditional jewelry boxes, many craftsmen, each with specialized skills, certain tasks. In this environment is responsible goldsmith or bench jewelery and rounded rings, assembly of other pieces, setting of stones and other tasks involved in the assembly and production of jewelryku.
According to a more comprehensive and modern use of a term jeweler, a wider set of skills is assumed, and in the case of the america jewelery instructions for the certification of jewelery certificates in America, they were clearly defined. This organization confirms the bench jewelers according to a system of four skills. The lowest level, bench jewelry technician is expected to make simple repairs, assemble pre -made pieces, set stones and finish the pieces. Such a technician must also be able to size and round rings and make basic elements of jewelry such as buckles and tips for stone adjustment.
The highest level of certified jeweler Bench, Master Bench Jeweler, can perform any task related to the production or repair of jewelry. Can create models for nksky ew - either metal or wax - to create a mold, make your own pieces, change the rings and other jewelry and make the most de deLiquid and hardest repairs and modifications. The main bench jeweler can set any type of stone, create or adjust the settings for stones and can solder, soldering and electric pieces as needed. Such a qualified jewelry can create a finished jewel from design, thanks to production and completion and then display it for sale.