Absolutely, even theoretical knowledge goes along way..also helps that I know goldsmithing & engraving theory ( reasonably well ) even if I never do it.
No point making things that are problematic, sure some jobs can be tricky but trying to create a silk purse from a pigs ear is costly.
A lot of work is made without taking all things into consideration or through lack of knowledge, which is why setting can be less than great & needlessly expensive timewise.
If goldsmiths & setters actually worked together rather than be traditionally complaining about each others faults things would be a lot easier
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