This paper is designed to help the jeweler and small manufacturer overcome traditional fears associated with platinum jewelry repair. It covers a wide variety of topics, such as setting up a clean and functional work space; the tools and materials needed to do repairs; detailed, easy-to-understand repair techniques, sizing rings; settings stones; chain repair; retipping prongs; soldering; brazing; welding and finishing platinum jewelry. Platinum is not difficult, it is just different.

Author: Jurgen J. Maerz