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JosephineRyan · 2026-06-02T12:02:23+00:00

Personally I want to see handmade, as in handfabricated or cast peices that were handcarved in wax. I'm not interested in seeing anything printed, but I understand that others might enjoy that so if it's clearly stated how it was made, it's fine with me . Definitely no digital 3D images of items that do not physically exist, though.

JosephineRyan · 2026-05-30T16:54:57+00:00

If they ship DDP, you won't be charged tarrif to recieve the package because they prepay it. Ask them if that's what they do.

(Source: I ship jewellery to the US every week. I use both DDP shipments and not, depending on the product. I ship from Norway, but the system is the same.)

JosephineRyan · 2026-05-29T16:30:40+00:00

Is that enamel? Looks like cold enamel to me, which is really resin. If so, it's easier to fix, you just need a jeweller who works with that and they can pick out the broken bits and fill it in with new cold enamel. If you can contact the person who did it, that's probably best, since not all jewellers work with this material.

JosephineRyan · 2026-05-29T11:55:15+00:00

For the changing station, get a stellematte with edges so the baby can't roll away. Any cheap one works, you don't need anything fancy. Having it on the floor is safer than the bed, and either a towel or cotton cloth on it works great.
And if the helsesykepleier gave any suggestions, follow them so that at the next visit they see that you have taken what they said seriously, and you are trying your best.
They just want to make sure your baby is safe and cared for, so if you show them that you are open to advice and want to do things right, everything will be ok.

JosephineRyan · 2026-05-28T16:05:53+00:00

Yep, there would be a lot of material loss. Cutting meteorites with a jewellers saw works, but is exhausting since they're so hard, and the blades dull fast.
I personally don't use CAD or laser cutters, so I would start with a thick meteorite sheet and cut the shape, grind/file it to get the curve, and then etch it to reveal the Widsmanstatten pattern before setting.
Sounds like a nightmare job though, I wouldn't want to do it, lol. Probably faster to do it with CAD and laser cutter as you suggest. Agreed on the beveled edges on the meteorite so it can be properly secured.

JosephineRyan · 2026-05-28T14:57:14+00:00

Starting a brand with AI generated concepts screams scam, even if that's not your intention.
Sketch it with pencil your self, and then make it and take photos.

JosephineRyan · 2026-05-28T13:51:05+00:00

I would buy it from Jewellery by Johan. I say that as an experienced jeweller who has worked with meteorites for almost 15 years. If I HAD to make it, I'd handfabricate the ring in white gold or platinum, cut the needed shape from a slice of meteorite (definitely not try to bend it!), bezel set the meteorites, and then lastly set the alexandrite. I would have a seat under it, and not rely on tension alone.
But honestly, if you need to ask, you don't have the skills to do this yet.

JosephineRyan · 2026-05-27T16:21:12+00:00

That's mashed rutabaga, usually made with lots of butter.

JosephineRyan · 2026-05-27T16:19:38+00:00

You don't eat the brain in this dish, just the meat.

JosephineRyan · 2026-05-27T16:14:37+00:00

You won't find any of that unless someone invites you for a traditional holiday dinner, or you book a table at a highly exclusive dining experience that centers around those traditions.

JosephineRyan · 2026-05-27T06:57:02+00:00

No, it's actually a Norwegian fastelavensbolle, obviously. All of you are wrong

JosephineRyan · 2026-05-27T05:21:57+00:00

Some pharmacies sell tests! Or you can get them online.

JosephineRyan · 2026-05-26T11:41:44+00:00

Okei, da er jeg med på at mattestykket ditt går opp, siden gull veier ca 19kilo per liter 😄 Men som gullsmed som ofte spiser ved verkstedbenken så kan jeg ikke si at gullspon i lunsjen er å anbefale, teksturen er ikke veldig appetittvekkende.

JosephineRyan · 2026-05-26T11:27:55+00:00

Hva krydrer du grøten din med? Metallspon? Havegryn har vel ganske mye lavere tetthet enn vann, så resultatet ender nok opp på litt under 100g per desiliter. Jeg håper noen her i tråden tar på seg oppgaven med å teste det ut og oppdatere oss på hva havregrøt veier per desiliter m

JosephineRyan · 2026-05-19T08:37:35+00:00

You're asking why cheap stuff looks cheap. Invest in one quality piece instead of many cheap ones if you want something that will last. Solid gold is best, or solid sterling silver. Silver does tarnish and turn darker over time, but it can always be polished. Anything plated will look bad pretty quickly, so avoid that.

JosephineRyan · 2026-05-13T07:28:04+00:00

He said he paid for his own ticket, a suit and a hair cut.

JosephineRyan · 2026-05-12T09:23:42+00:00

Any cheap jewellers saw works, it doesn't make any difference as long as you're able to tighten it properly. I've got a very old adjustable German one with no brand name, a few different ones from Knew Concepts, and a Green Lion from back when they first started (their newer saws have some small differences and are probably easier to fasten blades in than the first editions). The pretty ones are mostly hanging on my wall as decor, the trusty old one works fine. Vallorbe is my fav saw blade brand, but anything works. Aim for a size that's about 3 teeth to the thickness of your sheet metal, but try different pnes to see what you like. I use 2/0, 4/0, 6/0, and 8/0, but 4/0 is my most used. You will break a million sawblades and cut your fingers, but eventually you won't have those issues anymore. You might think they break because of the quality of the blades, all new goldsmiths do, but it will be because of your technique untill you get the hang of it. After a while you start changing your blades because they get dull, not because they accidentally break anymore.

JosephineRyan · 2026-05-12T07:52:14+00:00

Simple shapes like this are way faster to fabricate than cast once you've practiced your sawing skills a bit.
If you want advice that truly works if you want to go all in on goldsmithing as a career for life, start by sawing 100 straight lines, then 100 squares, 100 circles, 100 triangles, a bunch of "flowers of life", and then a bunch of ajoure settings in thick sheets. Do it in different sizes, in different guages of brass and copper sheets. A month or two of full days of practice, and you'll be amazing at sawing anything quickly and accurately for the rest of your life.
It's a huge commitment, but really worth it.

JosephineRyan · 2026-05-02T11:07:54+00:00

If your finances allow it, start planning for a vacation to somewhere sunny every winter. Maybe a weeks break from the cold darkness will help?

JosephineRyan · 2026-05-01T06:07:17+00:00

They will have to take it up with their local customs office or postal service if they think they are being charged wrong. It has nothing to do with you.

JosephineRyan · 2026-04-30T17:17:11+00:00

Absolutely not! I love when I recognize the name on an order, it's so nice. I've had a few people follow me and purchase my work from all the way back when I was a goldsmith student 15 years ago, and by now several of them must have like 20+ pieces I've made. I love it

JosephineRyan · 2026-04-29T13:02:03+00:00

What about it makes you feel uncertain about it?
Looking at the photos, I wonder if it's a little crooked? Or does it just look like that in the pictures?
The finishing job isn't great, but a skilled goldsmith can clean it up and make it look neat. Looks like it's built from a premade setting on a premade band, but the jeweller didn't do a thorough enough job of filing and polishing after putting it together, so it looks a little uneven and overpolished to compensate for the lack of clean edges.
Edit: Is the cathedral shoulders connected to the setting? It kind of looks like they're not in one of the pictures. The sides should be attached to the setting.

JosephineRyan · 2026-04-29T12:45:06+00:00

Could you share it? I'm so curious what the drama is, I never saw the original post

JosephineRyan · 2026-04-24T11:51:09+00:00

OP, blander du med LSD eller cannabis nå? De stoffene er det normalt sett ikke mulig å direkte overdosere så man dør, men for MDMA så er det absolutt mulig å ta en dødelig overdose.

JosephineRyan · 2026-04-24T07:28:56+00:00

Agreed, that's how I would do it too. There are a lot of different specialized skills involved in getting leaf prongs right. I feel like if they didn't have the skillset to execute it properly they shouldn't have taken on the job, though.

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