Glossary

Electroplating, also known as electroplating, is a technical process used in luxury jewellery to apply a thin layer of metal to the surface of another material. This process is widely...

Laser cutting: technological innovation for luxury jewellery Laser cutting is a cutting-edge technology that has revolutionised many industrial sectors, including luxury jewellery. Using a laser beam to cut...

Lost wax casting is an age-old foundry technique used to create metal objects, particularly made-to-measure jewellery. This method makes it possible to reproduce designs supplied by customers with the utmost precision, guaranteeing...

Centrifugation is an essential process in many industrial and scientific fields, including the manufacture of bespoke jewellery. This process uses centrifugal force to separate the components of a mixture according to their density. In...

Lost wax casting is an age-old foundry technique used to create metal objects, particularly made-to-measure jewellery. This method makes it possible to reproduce designs supplied by customers with the utmost precision, guaranteeing...

Centrifugation is a casting technique where centrifugal force is used to fill a mould with molten metal. This process is particularly useful for small, complex parts, as it ensures even distribution of the molten...

Brillanté is a surface finish that gives a smooth, shiny appearance to objects, particularly jewellery. This process involves mechanically polishing the surface of the metal to achieve high reflectivity and lustre. Brilliant...

An alloy is a mixture of several chemical elements whose main constituent is a metal. Alloys are used to improve the properties of pure metals, which often have relatively poor mechanical properties. By adding other elements, the alloy is...