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My Bench Leon Raper Australian Diamond Company (ADC), Melbourne VIC Age 56 • Years in Trade 30 • Training Trade-qualified diamond setter (South Africa), Diploma of Jewellery & Object Design (Melbourne Polytechnic) First job Apprentice diamond setter at Edward Ber in South Africa, 1981 • Other Qualifications Licensed real estate agent (Queensland) SIGNATURE PIECE MORGANA OVAL HALO ENGAGEMENT RING PRIVATE COMMISSION In this ring, an 18-carat rose gold-toned morganite is surrounded by small round brilliant-cut diamonds. As a simple, classic halo ring, it’s timeless and guaranteed to draw attention. 4FAVOURITE GEMSTONE Padparadscha sapphire. These sapphires are rare and not easily available – especially unheated ones that are the colour of a tropical lotus flower. The more saturated the colour, the more valuable they are. 4FAVOURITE METAL It depends on how the metal is used; it’s white gold when setting stones, yellow gold when manufacturing or crafting a ring, and platinum for longevity. 4FAVOURITE TOOL Heavy duty ring bender pliers. They bend just about any thickness of precious metal with ease. 4BEST NEW TOOL DISCOVERY GRS Graversmith – I never knew how much easier it makes your work, especially setting work! 4BEST PART OF THE JOB Mastering a technique that you once found hard to do. 4WORST PART OF THE JOB Realising that you misunderstood an instruction on a job packet only after it’s completed. 4BEST TIP FROM A JEWELLER If your gut tells you that something is not correct with a job order, follow up with whoever is responsible for that order. 4BEST TIP TO A JEWELLER Clean your workbench at the end of each day. There is nothing worse than starting your day having to face an untidy bench. 4BIGGEST HEALTH CONCERN ON THE BENCH Fine dust particles – especially abrasive powder coming from the sanding disc and pre-polishing waxes like Tripoli Lustre Polishing Compound. 4LOVE JEWELLERY BECAUSE It’s in my blood! My father was a diamond cutter/polisher and from a very young age, I would go with him when he visited various people in the industry. That is how I was exposed to the diamond and jewellery business. 64 | December 2020
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