I had the chance to attend a workshop in Florence, Italy, organized by Ciao Monica. We learned to alloy gold, how to use the jeweler’s saw for fine, detailed filing, and how to use gravers to produce a Florentine finish.

GeneralCarol KorteDecember 3, 2022goldsmithing class, Florence, handmade pendant

Cluster Penant

This is the final project from Stage 8 of the Apprentice program at Jewellery Training Solutions, a stage dedicated to learning advanced cutting skills and advanced setting construction. I made it!!

JTS ProgramCarol KorteFebruary 14, 2021bench skills, handmade pendant, flush setting, gypsy setting

Stone Set Cross

This is the fifth project from Stage 8 of the Apprentice program at Jewellery Training Solutions. This was one of the projects that I looked at several years ago, the first time I ran into the JTS website, and said to myself, “I’ll never be able to do that.” Well, never say never!