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Trade 07

Metal

Section 07 of eight. Rings, sizing and the last week. Three entries: sizing, the last week and hallmarking.

A jeweller's bench with a ring in a setting clamp — Fig. 01A bench is arranged so a dropped stone lands somewhere findable; the tray underneath is part of the tool set.Photo: LEONARDO DEL TORO / Pexels

Entries

3 in this trade

Sizing
Fingers change size with heat, salt and time of day, which makes a single measurement a poor basis for a permanent object.
Entry 7.1 · A full entry
The last week
Final polish and setting held back as late as the maker dares.
Entry 7.2 · A short entry
Hallmarking
A legal assay and stamp that has to be scheduled into the making.
Entry 7.3 · A short entry

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