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Here’s A List Of Materials You Would Need For Jewellery Making

October 4, 2021
Written by Naina Khare

Here’s A List Of Materials You Would Need For Jewellery Making

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Do you know that the oldest known piece of jewellery dates back to almost a thousand years? Jewellery making has been an integral part of human culture and society right from the very beginning. As time progressed, the significance of jewellery items in various cultures also changed. While some cultures saw it to be representative of their beliefs, others indulged in jewellery making as a means of customs. 

In today’s time, jewellery holds both a cultural significance as well as an aesthetic appeal. That’s the reason why it’s essential to know in detail the various base materials used in jewellery making.

In this article, we’ve put together a jewellery materials list. This will be an intriguing read for you, especially if you’re into jewellery making or are an arts and crafts enthusiast. The finesse of it all and the materials used in jewellery making will leave you in awe. So without further ado, let’s get straight into it.

Jewellery Making Materials

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Premium jewellery that’s made using precious metals like gold and silver is a well-established niche. Precious metals like gold, silver, platinum, titanium, tungsten, palladium, and more are popular choices for manufacturing different types of premium jewellery pieces. However, gold is a base material that has become synonymous with premium jewellery. It’s also a material that’s most standardized in terms of availability and measure of purity. 

However, in recent years, there has been a rise in jewellery made out of silk, wool, leather, wood and so forth. Consumers have generously accepted these materials. The rise of social media is the primary stimulator of the acceptance of these fashion trends. 

Here we’ve put together some of the most prevalent jewellery-making materials and metals used in jewellery making.  

- Gold

One of the most popular metals used to make jewellery, gold has been a symbol of prosperity and wealth from ancient times. Not only is it aesthetically superior to other materials in terms of strength and durability, but it’s also one of the most durable materials on the planet. Such is the prevalence and demand for the material that over 50% of the world’s total gold is circulating in markets in the form of jewellery.  

- Silver

Like gold, silver is one of the most common materials that goes into jewellery making. Silver also finds its application in the manufacturing of coins, utensils and even kitchen equipment. Its durability and aesthetic looks make it an excellent alternative to gold. If you’re looking to indulge in jewellery making that isn’t very expensive, silver is the way to go.

- Titanium

Titanium is one of the most durable materials present on the planet. Its anti-corrosive and scratch resisting properties make it an excellent option for jewellery making. Some of the most expensive pieces of jewellery use this metal. 

- Platinum

Platinum is a luxurious material for jewellery making as it’s one of the rarest metals on the planet, even rarer than gold. Its natural white translucent colour and chemical-resistant, corrosion-resistant, and durable properties make it a perfect material to manufacture luxury jewellery items. Keep in mind that jewellery in this metal is costly, but the aesthetic that it provides is worth every single penny.

- Copper

Copper is not necessarily associated with a material used to make jewellery. However, its metallic properties and gold-like appearance find their use in the manufacture of artificial jewellery items. 

- Brass

When it comes to artificial jewellery, alloys are ubiquitous materials that are involved in the process.

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, and both of their properties are induced in this material. Its golden appearance sometimes gives an illusion of gold therefore it’s extensively used to manufacture artificial jewellery items. 

- Wood

It’s not just metals that humans have been using in manufacturing different types of jewellery items. Wood is another relatively popular material that jewellery making leverages. Its exponential rise resulted from social media. Another main reason for using this material in jewellery making is its sustainability. 

- Nuts and Seeds

Having deep cultural and religious meanings, nuts and plant beads go into making several jewellery items. In the Hindu culture, jewellery items like the Rudraksha, Buri, Akai are extensively used, and each of these items holds a religious significance. 

Jewellery making supplies

To indulge in any manufacturing process, your tools mark the critical requirement needed to execute the task. Likewise, in jewellery making, you need an ensemble of jewellery making tools for beginners

Here’s a list of essential tools you’ll need to equip yourself with before taking on any DIY jewellery making activity. 

  • Nylon Tipped Pliers
  • Wire Cutters 
  • Flush Cutters
  • Ruler 
  • Disk Punch
  • Wire
  • Flat Nose Pliers
  • Bead Stoppers
  • Crimping tool

Final thoughts...

Handmade jewellery making is not as easy as people think of it. It’s a process that requires a lot of finesse, creativity, and patience. There are a plethora of nuances in the process. Jewellery making workshops can help you navigate the same.

At Artisans, we constantly strive to provide you with resources to cruise through your art and craft journey, primarily in the niche of leathercrafting. While you’re at it, check out our resources archives that has numerous DIY templates for you to dive in.

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