Custom Work
Custom work is our specialty at Paul Stuart's. We can create something one of a kind just for you using "the lost wax process". A model is carved from wax and eventually becomes a piece of jewelry (see below for a complete explanation of the process). Because we start with a wax model, not only is it unique, it can be tailored to just the size and shape you and your designer have envisioned. We can alter a ring design you've seen to fit your stones; recreate a long lost piece of jewelry; or make a design you've dreamed about a reality. Come in and talk to one of our designers. They'll work with you and sketch out your ideas. Then one of our talented wax carvers will translate your sketches into a three dimensional wax model. Then that design will be cast in metal. We can even melt down your old gold into this new creation, saving you money.
The Lost Wax Process
In the lost wax process, the wax model is set in special high heat plaster. Then the plaster mold is heated overnight in a kiln. The wax burns away leaving an exact "negative" in the plaster. Gold is melted and a casting machine forces the molten gold into the negative space created by the wax model. This results in a duplicate of the model in gold. The plaster mold is submerged in water and the raw casting is released. The casting is cleaned up, the stones, if any are set, then the piece gets a final buffing to bring out the luster of the metal. The piece is then ready to be enjoyed and a new jewelry creation is born. Come in to the store and see our slideshow documenting this process, or just click the link below.
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