How To Make Classic Diamond Earrings - Step By Step | Goldsmith Tutorial

[@gofaux2007]

I love that you explain what you are doing. It gives so much more information than just showing what is done. So, in my view, the perfect video would explain and then demo. I am so excited that you are willing to put in the hard work of creating a teaching video. You are giving back to us!

[@jacothejeweller]

Thank you for this Vera, so kind. We are only to happy to give a little back - this trade has been so good to me.

[@brindisia]

Thank you so much for this. So much good info. You are a natural teacher!

[@jacothejeweller]

Thank you for the kind words - we are hoping to create a channel which is all about giving back.

[@theyakninja]

This is a great butterfly design, by the way. I just made it, and it's really easy to create accurately-much easier than the "classic" one that you bend from one piece. It's also easier to put on. From now on, this is what I'll make for studs.

[@aropals672]

Thank you for the detailed information. Great information on the backing

[@jacothejeweller]

So welcome 😊

[@stephenward3468]

Ya boet you remind me of my appy days in the Joburg jewellery industry fond memories for me.

[@PhilStevensphilongold]

Hi Jaco - yes please keep your videos coming once a week (at least) Moe close-up shots of you are doing would be appreciated. Phil (from philongold)

[@jacothejeweller]

Thanks Phil - we are working hard to keep weekly content going 👍🏻

[@SP-fy4fx]

Interesting video with good points. I like your earring back, best I've seen & will try it. However, this truly is not a beginner video, IMO. I consider myself advanced beginner/intermediate so still much to learn, but have made sawed joints for box clasps, similar to the scroll technique. While using your hands to demonstrate can be an added teaching technique, IMO, it doesn't take the place of showing what needs to be done on the piece. However, I still learned, so giving it a like. I hope to see more of your videos.

[@jacothejeweller]

Thanks for the feedback. I’m here to give back and your comments are taken to heart. The channel belongs to those who watch it - it will be shaped as we go. Glad you enjoined it 👍🏻

[@tamarareinhard]

Hi there, I love your videos and the atmosphere you create in it while explaining nicely what you do. May I have a question to pose: Are you using silver or what kind? How do I know which wire is strong enough to be the pin? Sorry, I am a beginner and try to find my way around.

[@jacothejeweller]

Hi Tamara, when I use silver, it’s usually sterling 925. The pins are a very personal thing but as a standard I would use 0.8 to 0.9 mm wire and cut them around 10mm long. I hope this helped. Thanks for the question

[@stevencwest]

Where’s a hood place to get a tool kit for making stud earrings. The cost of the kit and where you can find it

[@jacothejeweller]

Tough question- where are you based? I know the uk suppliers but they are all outside the hood.

[@stevencwest]

@@jacothejeweller Sorry for the typo. I meant to ask whats a good place to find tools? . Im' interested in getting into the Goldmithing trade. We have been making lead ingots and I ran across your page.

[@jacothejeweller]

@@stevencwest ahh - got it. Yeah man, where are you living?

[@stevencwest]

@@jacothejeweller St. Louis MO home of the blues hockey team

[@jacothejeweller]

@@stevencwest @pepetools all the way 👈🏻

[@gofaux2007]

Two things...it appears that you are using a valve as a flattener. How would one go about acquiring one? (Sorry if this is a "girl" question...lol) Second, I love that you are working with your daughter. Would you be up for adopting me?

[@jacothejeweller]

The valve is a tool that I use every single day - you could pick one up from a scrap yard for cheap but then you would have to flatten the bottom with a flat bed sander - sounds so complicated but easy to do and years of use when you do. - also, very interesting request, but having one daughter almost ended me 😂

[@gofaux2007]

@@jacothejeweller I understand. My father celebrated when my younger sister turned 20. He was so happy that he no longer had teenage daughters...

[@stephenward3468]

I got a valve from a mechanic and cut the valve stem to about 50mm length sand papered the valve face smooth and used it very often through my jewellery career.

[@jacothejeweller]

@@stephenward3468 that’s it 💪🏻

[@rebekareebok2278]

It would Be easy if You show it instead Of explaning with your hands

[@jacothejeweller]

@@rebekareebok2278 we get both sides of the argument - I literally just had a comment which said that the explanation helps them better understand - will try and work on the balance 👌🏻

[@PhilStevensphilongold]

With all due respect - I can't see a novice being able to do this! Phil

[@sysublime5091]

It would be better showing your audience how you donit not explaining how to do it

[@jacothejeweller]

Notes taken 👍🏻 thanks for the comment - every bit of input shapes what we are doing.