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The KNC Journal
Notes from the Mumbai atelier on jewellery manufacturing, metals and private-label production.
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Workshop notes and practical guides for designers, retailers and jewellery brands.
Atelier Notes
From CAD to the Setting Bench
Follow a jewellery design through modelling, prototyping, casting and the final work at the bench.
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Materials
Choosing Platinum or Gold for a Jewellery Line
A practical way to compare Pt950 platinum, 18K gold and 14K gold before approving your samples.
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Private Label
What to Include in a Private-Label Jewellery Brief
The details that help an atelier quote accurately and prepare a sample you can approve with confidence.
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Atelier Notes
See what to check during CAD review, prototyping and finished sample approval.
Materials
Learn what to compare when choosing between platinum and gold for a line.
Private Label
Build a brief that gives the workshop enough detail to quote and prepare a sample.
From Reading to Planning
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Start with a sketch or reference and write down your preferred metal, stone dimensions, quantities and finish before discussing production.
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