My Bench: Billy O’Brien
Posted October 01, 2026 |
November SPOTLIGHT:
Billy O’Brien is always dealing with happy people who are shopping for birthdays, engagements, and special achievements. He gets the honour of creating their piece and making their dreams come true.
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FAVOURITE GEMSTONE: Blue sapphire. FAVOURITE METAL: 18-carat yellow gold. FAVOURITE TOOL: Half-round file. BEST NEW TOOL DISCOVER: XRF tester. BEST PART OF THE JOB: The feeling of accomplishment after making an amazing piece of jewellery. WORST PART OF THE JOB: Burning yourself with all the different tools. BEST TIP FROM A JEWELLER: Heating up the ring to find the join. BEST TIP TO A JEWELLER: Keep as few joins on a ring as possible. BIGGEST HEALTH CONCERN ON THE BENCH: Breathing in dust from different work activities. LOVE JEWELLERY BECAUSE: I’m always dealing with happy people who are
shopping for birthdays, engagements, and special achievements. I get the honour of creating their piece and making their dreams come true. |
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