Stones and Jewelry Blog

The most common way to weigh cut gemstones or cabochon stones is by the carat. A carat is 1/5 of a gram, or there are 5 carats to a gram. Th

How are gemstones tested and appraised? When a gemstone is presented for appraisal, the jeweler will need to determine for sure what the gem

Previously I posted a blog about mastering basic soldering, you can find that one here: https://www.barlowsgems.net/cabochon-blog/mastering-

Previously I posted a blog about mastering basic soldering, you can find that one here: https://www.barlowsgems.net/cabochon-blog/mastering-

Previously I posted a blog about mastering basic soldering skills, you can find it here: https://www.barlowsgems.net/cabochon-blog/mastering

If you are new to jewelry making and are working with casting, you are likely to encounter some problems. Here are some troubleshooting idea