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 Setting of a leaf-brooch, jade, white gold. |
The Jabès workshop of design and jewelry creation is established in the 10th district of Paris.
The shop foreman supervises the all the specialized workers: model maker, wax carver, gold worker, gem worker, jewel setter, and polisher, who performs the pre-polish, rhodiage and the final polish. |
 
The Diamond setter. The Polishing. |
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 "Stella" |
"Rose"
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Gold is very ductile and malleable, and not corroded by air or water.
Gold is found impure in nature, as powder or nuggets mixed with sand or small bits of rock. Title 750 or 18-karat* gold, which contains 75% pure gold, is used by top jewel workers since it is the most resistant, without compromising shine and luster. Pure gold is too soft to handle, and will not work for jewelry. Gold title is ratio between fine gold weight in a alloy and total weight.. E.g. title 750 is composed of 750 fine gold units plus 250 units of other metals (silver, copper, platinum or nickel).. In France gold is controlled by government regulators, who guarantee the accuracy of the gold content claimed by individual manufacturers. Government regulators print their "guarantee stamp" on each piece. Several symbols exist depending on metal and country of manufacture. The symbol used for French-manufactured gold is an Eagle's head; for platinum a dog's head; for silver a swan. * Karat: a fine gold proportion unit. Not to be confused with carats (gem weight unit). |
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| Flower brooch before setting. | Flower brooch after setting, polished. |