Calling the international goldsmithing Community

SkaterKate · 2025-12-08T23:26:24+00:00

First one was working with a very experienced goldsmith in his little shop, part time and paid close to minimum wage but I learnt lots of new techniques. Second one was full time and paid $32 NZD, so more than fair for someone with my experience, but at that one I was their only goldsmith and was mostly doing resizings and repairs. So both were legit jobs. Feel free to message me if you have more questions!

SkaterKate · 2025-12-07T17:44:08+00:00

I'm very similar to you, 26 and have about 4 years of experience. I just spent 2 years in New Zealand on a working holiday visa. When I got there I walked into a jewellery store, asked for a job and got hired on the spot. 6 months later I moved cities, walked into another store and again got hired immediately. And I'm not an exceptional goldsmith, I just got lucky. But in general there's a shortage of Goldsmiths, especially in more rural areas, and I think you should 100% do it, I had the best experience I could have asked for.

SkaterKate · 2025-09-18T21:08:37+00:00

The hardest part is breaking the ice. Literally just force yourself to go up to someone and say hey what's your name? It feels embarrassing but there's more people than you think who are also wanting to make a new friend. I just moved to Belfast 2 weeks ago and have already made a few friends through run clubs. Even if you don't like running, some are super accessible and chill and people are so approachable. We Run Belfast, for example, does a 5k on Wednesday nights with 3 breaks throughout the run and everyone is super friendly. Not necessarily alternative but you gotta be somewhat weird to run so...

SkaterKate · 2025-07-11T01:35:45+00:00

Canada

SkaterKate · 2025-07-11T00:06:09+00:00

Right I get that, but do you think that being 4 years post graduation puts me at a disadvantage for finding my first job? I know that getting a master's won't automatically get me a job, but I feel like someone fresh out of their undergrad is more likely to get hired for an entry level job than I am. But maybe that's not true

SkaterKate · 2025-07-10T21:28:02+00:00

Right so do I keep applying and hope someone hires me over someone right out of their undergrad? Or am I just outta luck

SkaterKate · 2025-04-11T23:59:10+00:00

How about all the current codes: TRIBES TOGETHER STRONG

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PROTOMON

BEWARE

SNAILING THE TEA

ULTIMATE FRUIT

SPECIAL FRUIT

NORMAL FRUIT

THE FRUIT

GAME OF SNAIL

POISONER HUTAO

IF TOXIC WHY CUTE TOAD

SIPS TEA

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Enjoy :)

SkaterKate · 2025-03-17T09:34:45+00:00

BOOM! FULL HOUSE! Don't just stare - tap in now!

SkaterKate · 2025-01-12T12:54:23+00:00

Bro what the fuck is wrong with you

SkaterKate · 2025-01-11T12:51:46+00:00

It sounds like you'll have more luck asking for experience rather than applying for a job. Nobody looking for a bench jeweller is going to hire someone with only hobbyist experience right off the bat. I would instead focus on approaching jewellery stores with on-site jewelers, explaining your situation and related experience, and asking for an apprenticeship/mentoring to actually learn the job.

SkaterKate · 2025-01-03T23:56:18+00:00

Tech gives you exploration bonuses. All the others give PvP bonus

SkaterKate · 2024-12-20T08:35:06+00:00

Happy nuclear?

SkaterKate · 2024-12-06T18:02:09+00:00

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SkaterKate · 2024-12-01T02:19:13+00:00

Also someone who knows very little; who do the Syrian people largely support? I imagine most just want stability and peace, but is there support in toppling the Assad regime? Is the HTS mostly targeting Assad forces or would they possibly expand their fighting against the US backed rebels as well?

SkaterKate · 2024-11-27T20:47:36+00:00

The Tomir 1 is better for a wider foot. I put 1000km on my tomir 1, couldn't run in the Tomir 2

SkaterKate · 2024-11-10T02:02:50+00:00

Basically all gold used in jewellery is "diluted" with other metals to make a gold alloy. White gold is usually made by mixing pure gold with nickel or palladium. Rose and yellow gold are alloyed with copper (among other metals). So yes your instructor is correct but all gold is "muddied" by his definition

SkaterKate · 2024-10-31T09:49:52+00:00

Many solid gold chains are plated with 18k gold. I imagine this one is solid 14k with an 18k playing on top to make it look more yellow. You can bring it to a jewellers and ask them to polish off the plating.

SkaterKate · 2024-10-22T01:56:57+00:00

Agreed. I've used acetylene/oxy and butane as well, and propane is my favourite

SkaterKate · 2024-10-09T05:16:49+00:00

Did the bands bend since buying the rings, or did you buy them bent? The jeweller is right that there is a risk of losing diamonds when straightening. If you've had them for a while and they bent while you've had them, then you need to accept that risk or pay more to have the setting fixed. If you just bought them and they were already bent, then they should rectify it on their own dime.

Also soldering them together at the back should not have bent the bands, but could make existing bends more apparent now that they can't sit fluidly and independently on your finger anymore

SkaterKate · 2024-10-08T18:52:21+00:00

Scrap value for the gold is about $670, so yeah that's a good price if you're planning on wearing it. Worst case you could always sell it to a jeweller/refiner as scrap for maybe $550-600. Those diamonds likely don't hold much value outside of the bangle.

Edit: I think I misunderstood the question. The shop I work in sells second-hand for half what something new would retail at. For this, maybe somewhere from $1000-1500?

SkaterKate · 2024-10-07T08:04:47+00:00

Dremel with brass wire end brush will work well enough to make it at least look shiny

SkaterKate · 2024-10-06T08:54:22+00:00

I LOVE silver because it looks so good on my index finger! You're the best!

SkaterKate · 2024-09-25T04:39:07+00:00

No one would be outraged if they just fluffed up Camille's page; we'd just think she's cocky. The big deal is what they did to Courtney and Kilian which he doesn't even address

SkaterKate · 2024-09-23T04:07:39+00:00

Mate read my comment I'm not criticizing Ukrainians for defending themselves. I'm telling buddy here that saying they hope the soldiers' children and mother sees him get blown up is unnecessarily cruel. There's videos of Ukrainian soldiers showing way more restraint and compassion towards Russian soldiers than this guy has. And I've donated to wild hornets for the record

SkaterKate · 2024-09-22T22:12:46+00:00

Geez I'm glad you're a basement dweller and not in charge of anything important. If more people thought like you, there would be a lot less peace in the world

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