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goldsmithing

Articles tagged "goldsmithing" from the Ian Gallacher Jewellers Journal — Stirling's independent jeweller since 1973.

A goldsmith's hands setting a diamond into a platinum claw setting with a setting pusher at a workbench.

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How Bespoke Engagement Rings Are Made: From Brief to Bench

A detailed behind-the-scenes look at how an engagement ring is designed and hand-made in the Ian Gallacher workshop in Stirling — from first sketch to Edinburgh Assay hallmark.

8 April 20264 min read

bespoke engagement rings goldsmithing

An inherited solitaire ring beside a sketch of a new ring design and loose diamonds on a workbench.

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Remodelling Heirloom Jewellery: A Practical Guide from Our Stirling Workshop

Inheriting jewellery that doesn't suit you? A Stirling goldsmith explains the realistic options — from resetting a stone into a new ring to melting down old gold for a new commission.

10 March 20263 min read

bespoke heirloom remodelling