Manufacturing Process
Manufacturing Unit
At Gemsicon, we manufacture and export gold, silver and gemstone jewellery using industry-best machinery and equipment.
Founded in Jaipur in 1997, Gemsicon has established itself as a leading force in the world of exquisite jewelry. We are a trusted and renowned manufacturer, built on a foundation of unwavering trust, excellence, creativity & innovation, diversity, and continuous learning. These core values are the very essence of every piece we craft, ensuring that our jewelry delivers an unparalleled experience.
Process
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Design and Conceptualization
The process starts with a concept or design. Designers use sketching and 3D software (like CAD – Computer-Aided Design) to create detailed designs. This allows designers to visualize the piece before it’s made.
The design is often made to scale, including all dimensions, weight, and stone placements.
Creating a Wax Model
A model of the jewelry piece is created in wax. This is usually done through a technique called lost-wax casting.
The wax model is made either by hand or using a 3D printer.
The design is precisely replicated in wax, including any intricate details like texture or patterns.
Mold Creation and Casting
Once the wax model is ready, it is coated with a special type of investment material (similar to a plaster).
This mold is then heated to remove the wax (hence the term “lost-wax” casting).
After the wax is melted and drained out, the mold is ready to receive molten metal.
The mold can be made from different materials depending on the metal being cast, such as gold, silver, platinum, etc.
Casting the Metal
The mold is preheated to a certain temperature before molten metal is poured into it.
The metal can be melted in a furnace or using a torch, and once it reaches the desired temperature, it is poured into the mold to form the jewelry piece.
The metal is allowed to cool and solidify inside the mold.
Cleaning and Polishing
After the casting is complete, the jewelry piece is removed from the mold.
It’s cleaned of any remaining investment material and any imperfections are smoothed out.
The jewelry piece is then polished to achieve a high shine. This step involves buffing the piece with various tools and compounds.
Stone Setting
If the jewelry includes gemstones or diamonds, they are set into the piece at this point.
Stone setting can be a delicate and precise process, as gemstones must be securely fixed without damaging them.
Different types of stone settings include prong, bezel, channel, and pave settings, each requiring different techniques.
Final Inspection
Once the piece is finished, it goes through a final inspection to check the quality and ensure all stones are securely set and that there are no defects.
At this stage, the piece is also polished one more time, sometimes with ultrasonic cleaning to make sure it’s sparkling and shiny.
Finishing Touches
Some jewelry may require additional treatments like rhodium plating or engraving.
Rhodium plating is often used for white gold pieces to give them a bright white finish, while engraving adds personalized text or designs to the jewelry.
Packaging
Once the piece is completed and polished, it is carefully packaged, often in a box or pouch, ready for delivery to the customer.
