Setting Stones in Handmade Bezels

There many ways to set stones including; bezels (hand-fabricated or pre-made), claws, flush set, tension set, channel, etc. but knowing how to set your stones in hand-fabricated bezels is an essential technique in metalsmithing.  This technique is not difficult, [ … ] Read More

Larimar

Larimar, oh lovely larimar. If you’ve ever snorkelled in crystal clear waters with white sandy beaches, that is what larimar looks like. It is the Caribbean ocean solidified. Its rather fitting as this cool blue stone is only found [ … ] Read More