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Why You Should Turn Your Handmade Jewelry Hobby Into a Business

Are you tired of your current career and want to make a fresh start? Then learning to turn your hobby into a business you can make money from is one of the best things you can do in your life. Jewelry beading can be one of the most rewarding things you can do if you […]

10 Common Mistakes Jewelers Make When Soldering

1. Assuming 14 = 14K “No K is a no know”. Karat laws do not govern items marked without a “K” (14YS vs. 14KYS). So if a solder is not stamped with a “K” the number is no indication of the true gold content. 2. Thinking lower karat = lower temperature Lower karat does not […]