Jewelry Manufacturing Processes

Engraving is a technique used to create intricate designs on jewelry by carving or etching patterns into the metal.

Forging is the process of shaping and forming metal into desired shapes by hammering or pressing it.

Soldering is the process of joining two pieces of metal together using a molten metal alloy.

Filing is the process of removing unwanted material from a piece of jewelry using a file.

Plating is the process of applying a protective coating to a piece of jewelry using a metal alloy.

Polishing is the process of creating a smooth and shiny surface on a piece of jewelry using a polishing compound.

Molding is the process of creating a mold for a piece of jewelry using a mold material.

Casting is a technique used to create a hollow piece of jewelry by pouring molten metal into a mold.

Setting is the process of setting a gemstone into a piece of jewelry using a variety of techniques.

Repoussé is a technique used to create a raised design on a piece of jewelry by hammering it from the back.

Laser engraving is the process of creating a design on a piece of jewelry using a laser.

Texturing is a technique used to create a textured surface on a piece of jewelry using a variety of tools and techniques.