My Bench: Laura Pivovaroff
2.7 k views | Posted May 08, 2018 |
MAY SPOTLIGHT:
Laura Pivovaroff shares that the best part of her job is knowing that she played a small part in some of the happiest days of a person’s life.
LAURA PIVOVAROFF
Works at: Wishart Jewellers
Age: 22 Years in trade: 6 years Training: Certificate III in jewellery manufacture Other qualifications: Diploma in Gemmology |
Favourite gemstone:Impossible to decide! Favourite metal:18-carat yellow gold, as I love the warmth and richness of the colour. Favourite tool:Blow torch. The heat control and and what you can achieve with it is something that constantly amazes me. Best part of job:Knowing that you played a small part in some of the happiest days of a person’s life. Worst part of job:Cleaning customer’s jewellery that’s never been taken off. Best tip from a jeweller:Perfect each component before moving on to the next because accuracy is everything! Best tip to a jeweller:If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life...my tip is to aim for this. Biggest health concern on the bench:Dust – breathing abrasives like emery and polish can’t be great for the lungs. Love jewellery because: It’s wearable art! I love being part of something that will be loved by generations to come. My bench is always: Immaculately organised, because work benches are claustrophobic enough without any extra clutter. |
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