Blog posts tagged with 'stone setting techniques'

Gold has fascinated humanity for centuries — not just for its beauty, but for the craftsmanship it inspires. At DVN Jewelry, every piece begins long before it reaches a display counter. Its story starts deep within the earth and ends as a masterpiece of art, engineering, and precision. This is the complete journey of how raw gold transforms into the ornaments people cherish for a lifetime.

1. Mining & Extraction: The Beginning of the Gold Story

The journey starts beneath the earth’s surface, where gold is extracted from ore through modern mining methods. The raw ore is crushed, processed, and refined using advanced techniques like cyanidation and smelting. What emerges is pure gold — ready for the next chapter of its transformation.

2. Refining: Achieving Purity & Perfection

Before gold becomes jewelry, it must be purified. Refiners use processes such as:

• Electrolytic refining

• Aqua regia

• Miller process

These methods help achieve the purity levels used in jewelry: 24K, 22K, 18K, 14K, and 9K. DVN Jewelry ensures every gram meets strict global purity standards, giving customers complete trust and transparency.

3. Alloying: Creating the Right Karat & Color

Pure gold (24K) is too soft for daily wear, so it is alloyed with metals like silver, copper, zinc, nickel, or palladium. This step controls:

• Karat (strength level)

• Color (yellow, rose, white)

• Durability

This is where science meets creativity — the perfect formulation ensures strength without losing the natural beauty of gold.

4. Designing: Concept to Blueprint

Every ornament begins as an idea. DVN Jewelry’s design team creates sketches and CAD (Computer-Aided Design) models to plan:

• Dimensions

• Weight

• Texture

• Finishing

CAD/CAM technology brings precision, ensuring the final piece matches the creative vision perfectly.

5. Wax Modeling & Mold Making

Once the design is approved, a wax model of the jewelry is created. This may be done:

• By hand for artistic pieces

• By CNC or 3D printers for modern precision designs

The wax model is cast inside a mold that will be used to shape molten gold.

6. Casting: Turning Molten Gold into Shape

In the casting process, molten gold is poured into the mold. DVN Jewelry uses:

• Vacuum casting

• Centrifugal casting

• Lost-wax casting

This step gives the piece its primary structure. It emerges raw, unpolished, and ready for refinement.

7. Assembly & Soldering

For complex ornaments like chains, bangles, or multi-part designs, pieces are assembled and joined using high-quality soldering or laser welding. Precision is essential to maintain both strength and seamless beauty.

8. Stone Setting (If Applicable)

For designs with CZ, diamonds, or colored stones, skilled artisans hand-set each stone. Techniques include:

• Prong setting

• Bezel setting

• Micro-pavé

• Channel setting

This is delicate work — where craftsmanship truly shines.

9. Polishing & Finishing: Bringing Out the Shine

Polishing transforms the rough cast piece into a breathtaking ornament. DVN Jewelry uses multiple stages of finishing:

• Filing

• Buffing

• Machine polishing

• Ultrasonic cleaning

The result is a perfect shine with no rough edges.

10. Quality Control: Every Piece Must Be Perfect

Before leaving the workshop, every jewelry piece undergoes:

• Weight checks

• Purity verification

• Structural inspection

• Shine and finish assessment

DVN Jewelry’s QA standards ensure that customers receive only flawless pieces.

11. Hallmarking: The Stamp of Trust

The final step is hallmarking — the official stamp of purity and authenticity. This seal gives customers confidence that their gold is genuine and tested.

Conclusion: A Journey of Craftsmanship & Passion

From raw ore to a beautifully crafted ornament, every step of the journey reflects the dedication of designers, artisans, and technology. At DVN Jewelry, the transformation is more than a process — it is a commitment to excellence, heritage, and beauty.