Stamping Our History:
The Story of the United States Portrayed on Its Postage Stamps
Lincoln Diamant, Charles Davidson
Paperback (1995) ...
Stamping: Using a punch or die to cut or emboss metal with a mark
Step cut: See "Emerald Cut".
Sterling Silver: A silver alloy made up of at least 92.5% pure silver. This is the standard fineness for silver, usually designated ".925".
Stamping
Forming a shape out of metal (or on it), by pinching it between two rigid dies. Coins are stamped (rather then being cast). Back to Index ...
Stamping
Stamping is the process of cutting or embossing a mark on metal sheet with a punch or a die.
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Stamping: The operation by which a press is used to strike and form metal in a die. Generally feasible only when long runs are anticipated due to set-up time and tooling costs.
Stud spiral: Stone mounting for used shirt studs.
DIE STAMPING
Die stamping (also known as machine-stamping) is a process in which sheet metal is cut and shaped between two dies, forming a pattern in relief.
Die Stamping
Die Stamping is a technique of making an impression on metal by pressing or stamping metal in between two dies.
Diffusion Treated
Diffusion Treated is stones that have had their colors altered or enhanced.
Die Stamping (or Die Struck): The process of making a complete relief pattern on metal by pressure in a die made from a master model.
METAL STAMPING
An ornamental stamped metal part, such as a charm, generally formed by die striking.
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Stamped/Stamping - In the creation of some jewelry pieces, the metal will be cut or embossed with a die or punch. This is known as stamping.
stamping
Impressing shapes and textures onto surfaces through the use of hardened steel tools called punches ...
stamping - A piece of metal whose design is created with the pressure of a stamp pressing into the metal to cut or emboss it.
sterling silver - A silver alloy, usually a mixture of copper and silver, that contains at least 92.5% pure silver.
STAMPING A jewelry manufacturing process used to make ultra light weight jewelry. Gold sheets not much heavier than thick paper or as thin as foil are stamped with dies to produce cookie like cut outs that are assembled into jewelry.
Stamping - Using a die set to cut or emboss metal with a mark
Tennis bracelet - Bracelet made up of individually set gemstones of uniform size and color linked together like a chain so it is flexible.
Stamping
Designs created in costume jewelry by using a press and molds. Stampings can be flat and have cutouts or can be embossed with three dimensional relief.
stamping
Cutting or embossing a sheet of metal with a punch or a die.
step cut
A gem cut with a varying number of sloping parallel rows of four-sided facets which give the impression of steps.
A stamping die is used to cut shapes from a sheet of metal. A sharp edged die is placed on the metal and hammered until it cuts through the underlying metal.
Die stamping (also known as machine-stamping) is a process in which sheet metal is cut and shaped between two dies, forming a pattern in relief.
Die Stamping: The process of intaglio engraving. A sheet of metal is cut and shaped between two dies forming a relief. This process is also known as "machine stamping".
Dinner Ring: A cocktail ring.
The same as stamping, except that is done by a mechanical process rather than by hand.
From: An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry, autor: Harold Newman, publishers: Thames and Hudson ...
A stamping technique in which a pattern (for example a scroll pattern similar to an engraved effect) is pressed onto a plain area of metal to leave the pattern in relief, i.e.
The technique involves, first, establishing a design in metal, whether through carving, engraving, stamping or chasing. The surface is then covered with transparent enamel and fused by firing.
There are also requirements for platinum stamping. If you do not know, you will not know. Platinum weighs 166% as much as the identical piece in 14kt (yellow) gold. If we take two identical rings, one in 14kt (yellow) gold and one in .950 platinum.
The United States Stamping Act of 1906 has set a standard of 925 parts of pure silver with 75 parts of added metal, preferably copper. As per this Act, any article stamped 'sterling' is assured of a particular quality standard.
Die Stamping
Commonly used in the mass-production of jewellery findings, die stamping is a process in which sheet metal is cut and shaped between two dies, forming a pattern in relief.
The National Stamping Act provides that any person, firm, corporation, or association, being a manufacturer or dealer subject to section 294 of the Act, who applies or causes to be applied a quality mark, ...
Engrave: To decorate metal by gouging a design with graver's tools; embellishing metal or other material with patterns using a stamping tool or drill. This was a popular technique in mid-Victorian jewelry.
Around the world, it has become common practice, and in some countries it is legally mandated, to indicate the purity of gold in jewelry by stamping a tiny mark on the jewelry (if space allows).
A technique in which metal is cut away to form a decorative design or letters, done either by hand, machine, or by using a stamping tool/drill. Also refers to inscribing a dedication or monogram to identify a piece.
Stamping and enameling were common. Free use was also made of gold granulation and filigree. Stone inlay was rare. Prevailing motifs were spirals and naturalistic patterns drawn from cuttlefish, starfish, and butterflies.
We offer items here - and at times in our Etsy shop - that can be personalized by stamping or engraving. For instance, the small heart tags we offer as an option when you purchase a chain can be engraved with your initials.
Pierced work is done with a piercing saw, a tiny chisel, or a stamping machine (with a die as the pattern). When a saw is used, the pattern is drawn on the metal, then a small hole is drilled in each of the future holes.
Very common type of brass used for casting, extrusion or hot stamping. Lead is added to give excellent machinability.
Macht's Red Metal
A gilding metal listed as 82% copper, 18% zinc.
Engrave: To decorate by carving a design with hand tools, a stamping press, or drill. Also refers to the practice of inscribing a dedication or monogram.
Punches: Pointed tools used for stamping a design on a surface.
Pyralin: See French Ivory.
Jan's Jewelry Supplies - Rhinestones and Findings - We offer over 11,000 jewelry making supplies including vintage rhinestones, settings, findings, stampings, screen findings,cameo, chains, and sew-on rhinestone findings.
Markings
The time increment symbols located on the watch dial, or stamping found on fine jewelry indicating gold content, manufacturer's trademark and sometimes the stone weight.
Planchet - A blank piece of metal used for stamping a coin or medallion. (See Coin, Medallion) ...
Sterling silver jewelry is stamped in various ways such as 'Sterling', '925', 'ster', 'sterling silver' to indicate its quality. The stamping of sterling silver is done to denote superior quality.
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Tapping into the design motifs of ancient cultures, Winston Gamble fashions his pieces from gold and silver using techniques such as lost wax casting, etching, rollerprinting, stamping, forming and forging.
To regulate the use of gold, the United States passed the National Gold and Silver Stamping Act, which states that if an item is marked with its quality, that mark should be accurate and within the tolerances provided by the Act.
noise or vibration, should be done for only short periods of time (e.g. half-hour stretches) and alternated with another activity for a similar time span. This gives the body a chance to recover" (Waller 20). Factory work, particularly at stamping ...
on the metal oxides that exist in the glass and the temperature at which the glass melts and coheres to the surface EngraveTo decorate metal by gouging a design with graver's tools; embellishing metal or other material with patterns using a stamping ...
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