Jeweller - May 2022
A new era: The pearl industry has been strengthened by adversity Responsibly sourced: Retailers want to provide it, but what does it really mean? Crystal ball: In order to predict trends, we learn from the past
A new era: The pearl industry has been strengthened by adversity
Responsibly sourced: Retailers want to provide it, but what does it really mean?
Crystal ball: In order to predict trends, we learn from the past
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
My Bench<br />
Muhammad Taqi Shakoor<br />
York <strong>Jeweller</strong>s. Penrith NSW<br />
Age 34 • Years in Trade 18 • Training Certificate 3 in <strong>Jeweller</strong>y Manufacture • First job <strong>Jeweller</strong> in Afghanistan<br />
SIGNATURE PIECE<br />
OPAL COCKTAIL RING<br />
Two-tone, 18-carat white and yellow gold dress ring with<br />
14X 1.13-carat RBC diamonds with two 0.47-carat, Half<br />
Moon cut diamonds, claw set in a halo surrounding a<br />
stunning 3.81-carat Boulder Opal with yellow gold fleur<br />
de lis shaped claws.<br />
4FAVOURITE GEMSTONE Blue sapphire.<br />
4FAVOURITE METAL 18-carat white gold.<br />
4FAVOURITE TOOL Fretz hammer.<br />
4BEST NEW TOOL DISCOVERY Artgraver handpiece.<br />
4BEST PART OF THE JOB Handmakes and stone setting.<br />
4WORST PART OF THE JOB Having to finish other<br />
people’s work.<br />
4BEST TIP FROM A JEWELLER Always be honest,<br />
patient, and punctual.<br />
4BEST TIP TO A JEWELLER When you stress,<br />
things can go wrong. Always take it easy.<br />
4BIGGEST HEALTH CONCERN ON THE BENCH<br />
My back.<br />
4LOVE JEWELLERY BECAUSE I get to work with my<br />
hands and challenge myself to meaningful pieces<br />
others will enjoy.<br />
52 | <strong>May</strong> <strong>2022</strong>
Change language