#Platinum
Jewelry
Bracelets and Bangles
Types of bracelets and bangles with an illustration: rigid, cuff, link, beaded, charm, tennis, ID and anklets; the difference and how to measure.
Materials
Platinum
What platinum is, its hardness (4-4.5 Mohs), why it is used in jewelry, how it differs from white gold, care and common questions.
Jewelry
Earrings or Ear Pendants
What earrings are, types (stud, hoop, drop, chandelier), backs and how to choose them.
Techniques
Casting
Casting melts metal and pours it into a mold to make jewelry with fine detail. Types of casting, basic tools, materials and the history of the technique.
Jewelry
Jewel
What a jewel is: a personal adornment of precious metals and stones. Types of jewelry (rings, necklaces, earrings), materials and the difference from costume jewelry.
Jewelry
Ring
What a ring is, its parts (head, shoulders, shank), types, history and meaning; includes ring styles and how to find your size.