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Hand making a piece of jewellery begins with melting the metal, which requires high temperatures. The metal is then rolled to the required dimensions before shaping.
The metal is then shaped by hand using hammers, files, pliers and saws. This is a long process involving continuous measuring and checking in between cutting and filing.
Setting the stones is one of the last processes. This is where the jewellery finally comes to life, transformed from a piece of metal into a sparkling work of art.
Melting
Preparing the metal.
Shaping
Making the piece.
Setting
Fitting the stones.
