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Bench Tips

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GIA Quality Assurance Benchmarks

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Beginner's Guide by At The Bench

Beginners Guides To Making Jewellery
Making Jewelry? It Pays To Look After Your Equipment - Looking After Your Fingers

Making Jewelry? It Pays To Look After Your Equipment - Looking After Your Fingers

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How To Clean Up Excess Solder If You Have Soldered The Way Most People Tell You

How To Clean Up Excess Solder If You Have Soldered The Way Most People Tell You

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Polishing Up That Perfect Solder Joint

Polishing Up That Perfect Solder Joint

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Tips To Produce That Perfect Solder Joint With Minimal Cleaning Up Saving You Both Time And Money

Tips To Produce That Perfect Solder Joint With Minimal Cleaning Up Saving You Both Time And Money

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Soldering Techniques by At The Bench

Making a Silver Ring by At The Bench

Making A Silver Ring From Start To Finish
How To Bezel Set Using Bezel Setting Punches - Making Your Own Silver Bezel Set Gemstone Ring

How To Bezel Set Using Bezel Setting Punches - Making Your Own Silver Bezel Set Gemstone Ring

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How To Solder A Tube or Bezel Setting Onto A Ring And Do It Correctly

How To Solder A Tube or Bezel Setting Onto A Ring And Do It Correctly

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How To Polish A Silver Ring - Making a Silver Ring - Making Your Own Jewellery

How To Polish A Silver Ring - Making a Silver Ring - Making Your Own Jewellery

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Cleaning up a Silver Ring, Removing Solder, Making Round and Buffing Ready For Polishing

Cleaning up a Silver Ring, Removing Solder, Making Round and Buffing Ready For Polishing

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Setting the Standard with Ian Barnard

Setting the Standard Podcast

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    You can reach me via email at contact@gemmologyobsession.co.uk or through my Instagram page @gemmologyobsession.
  • What is Gemmology Obsession?
    Gemmology Obsession is an educational platform dedicated to gems, diamonds, and jewellery. I provide expert insights, buying guides, and educational content for gem enthusiasts and jewellery lovers.
  • Who runs Gemmology Obsession?
    Gemmology Obsession is run exclusively by me, Dimitri Zlatev, a jewellery professional with extensive industry experience, specializing in diamonds, gemstones, and pearls.
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    Engage with my content, share my posts, and consider purchasing through my links. Your support helps me grow and continue providing valuable content.
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    Currently, I do not offer direct identification services, but I provide guidance on how to get your gemstones tested by accredited laboratories.
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  • Do you ship internationally?
    Yes, I offer international shipping. Costs and delivery times vary based on location. For a full list of countries, please visit the shipping page on my website.
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    Yes! I frequently attend industry events like Inhorgenta Germany, Jewellery Show London, Goldsmiths’ Fair, and Get Stoned. Follow my journey on Instagram or get in touch via email at contact@gemmologyobsession.co.uk.
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