My Bench: David Stephenson
Posted June 01, 2023 |
JUNE SPOTLIGHT:
David Stephenson believes that the ability to translate a customer's vision into a tangible, exquisite piece of jewelry is a testament to the harmonious blend of his technical expertise and innate creativity.
| David Stephenson |
| Holloway Diamonds, Brighton VIC |
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SIGNATURE PIECE:
(VERSATILE STYLE)
18-carat white gold and yellow gold vine ring, inspired by grape vines, with fully and half bezel set diamonds. Side rails are in 18-carat yellow gold. Style can also be done with white gold rails and yellow gold vines to fit around coloured gemstones. A great style that can incorporate a selection of different sized gemstones a customer may have when remodelling several pieces. |
FAVOURITE GEMSTONE: Pink diamonds. FAVOURITE METAL: 18-carat yellow gold. FAVOURITE TOOL: Saw frame. BEST NEW TOOL DISCOVERY: Pneumatic hammer handpiece. BEST PART OF THE JOB: Satisfying customers. WORST PART OF THE JOB: Breaking gemstones or melting pieces. BEST TIP FROM A JEWELLER: Divide the biggest jobs into small challenges. BEST TIP TO A JEWELLER: Enjoy what you do. BIGGEST HEALTH CONCERN ON THE BENCH: Polishing dust and the constant sitting for your back. LOVE JEWELLERY BECAUSE: I get a sense of achievement completing a piece that a customer is happy with. There is always a sense of satisfaction that comes with completing quality jewellery. |
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