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[email protected] Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Goldsmith Chapter 2 - How to Make Simple Bead Jewelry Chapter 3 - How to Make Metal Smooth Chapter 4 - How to Make a Memory Wire Bracelet Chapter 5 - How to Make a Beaded Necklace Chapter 6 - Metalsmith Chapter 7 - Brazing Chapter 8 - Rolling (metalworking) Chapter 9 - Jewelry Making Chapter 10 - How to Price Your Jewelry Designs Chapter 11 - How to Choose Jewelry Chapter 12 - How to Choose a Platinum Ring Chapter 13 - Necklace Chapter 14 - Ring Chapter 15 - Earring Chapter- 1 Goldsmith A goldsmith is a metalworker who specializes in working with gold and other precious metals. Since ancient times the techniques of a goldsmith have evolved very little in order to produce items of jewelry of quality standards. In modern times actual goldsmiths are rare. Historically goldsmiths have also made flatware, platters, goblets, decorative and serviceable utensils, and ceremonial or religious items, but the rising prices of precious metals have curtailed the making of such items to a large degree. Goldsmiths must be skilled in forming metal through filing, soldering, sawing, forging, casting, and polishing metal. Traditionally, these skills had been passed along through apprenticeships, however, more recently Jewelry Arts Schools specializing solely in teaching goldsmithing and a multitude of skills falling under the jewelry arts umbrella are available. Many universities and junior colleges also offer goldsmithing, silversmithing and metal arts fabrication as a part of their fine arts curriculum.