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Buying Guides
Introducing Preciosa Fine Jewelry Stones…
Read PostThe team at Cooksongold is pleased to share our range of Preciosa Fine Jewelry Stones Preciosa solidifies the expert and high-quality requirements that are so important to Cooksongold’s stock, allowing us to help you create beautiful jewellery, time and time again. Discover more about our new range of Preciosa Fine Jewelry Stones below. About Preciosa […]
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Professional Soldering Tools Guide: Our Top Five
Read PostOur top five professional soldering tools that will make your life easier You may be new to soldering and building your silversmithing tools starter kit, or you may have been soldering for years and formed your own techniques and tricks that make soldering jewellery easier. But have you seen the latest in professional silversmith tools […]
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Malachite Gemstone: What You Need to Know
Read PostMalachite is one of those distinctive stones which really cannot be mistaken for anything else. Its characteristic strong and dense green colour, coupled with its trademark light and dark banding, make it quite unique and unlike any other gemstone. Read on to discover the hardness of malachite, where it comes from, and which colours it’s available […]
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The Brilliant Cut
Read PostWhat is the Brilliant Cut? Ever wondered what a brilliant cut stone is? The brilliant cut is usually a circular cut most commonly associated with diamonds (although can be seen in varied shapes). It is formed with multiple facets so that when it catches the sunlight it is said to shine with remarkable brilliance. What […]
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Jewellery-Making Tools for Beginners
Read PostHave you just started jewellery making? It’s a fun, rewarding skill, and there really is no limit to what you can create! It’s a hobby that takes time and practice, but with the right tools and knowledge, you can easily begin making your own designs come to life. For newbies, it’s important to start with […]
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Five Essentials Worth Checking at Your Bench
Read PostIt’s easy to remember to top up metal, gemstones and findings, but everyday workshop essentials can often be overlooked until you need them. A worn bench peg, empty flux pot or tired polishing mop can quickly interrupt your flow, especially when you’re in the middle of a project. Taking a little time to check your […]
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Top 5: Boxes and Packaging
Read PostAt this time of year, boxes and packaging come into their own, as the way a gift looks from the outside becomes as important as what is contained within. With that in mind, we dive deeper into the bestselling boxes and packaging within this blog. Black Leatherette Pendant Box Anyone who has purchased any box […]
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Top 5: Metal Forming Tools
Read PostOne of the most fundamental processes in jewellery making is metal forming, which is the manipulation of metal in its raw state to change it into a different shape using a variety of tools. In the long run, a number of different jewellery tools can be required for metal forming depending on your work, but […]
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Top Jewellery Soldering Tools
Read PostBefore we share our top five jewellery soldering tools with you it’s worth familiarising yourself with the process of soldering itself. So, what is soldering? Soldering is the process of permanently joining two metal components together. It’s a popular jewellery making technique used by jewellers of all skill levels. Wondering how to solder? Soldering involves […]
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10 Best Findings For Jewellery Making
Read PostFrom scrolls, jump rings and cufflinks, to hook wires and more, there are hundreds of jewellery making findings available for a range of different projects. It can be overwhelming to know where to start with all of the different types of jewellery findings that are available to you. For example, which do you use for your what […]
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Top 5: Jewellery Making Brands
Read PostLooking for the best place to buy jewellery making supplies? For those familiar with the Cooksongold range of products, you may know we stock a wide range of popular jewellery brands specialising in many different areas. With numerous brands, products and supplies for jewellery making to account for, which jewellery brand should you choose? Find our top […]
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Review: LED Light Jewellery Boxes
Read PostBy Lorraine Sanderson When I first thought of LED lights in a jewellery box, I had visions of Las Vegas in full swing! However, I was so wrong. These boxes have style and class. The jewellery boxes (Ring and Pendant) each arrived inside a black slightly textured cardboard outer box. This in itself can be […]