METALLURGY SERIES

Get insight as to what it takes for the jewelry casting process. A lot of times new designers have no idea how much work and how many people it takes just to cast 1 small ring! 

 

Metallurgy Part 8 - Platinum: Platinum is the ultimate in luxury. Carrera Principal and metals expert Eric Schwartz explains the challenges and high-level of expertise needed for the successful casting of Platinum, the number one choice for bridal jewelry. All of Carrera's platinum comes from Johnson Matthey, the world wide leader in platinum production. Note: Our platinum is Eco-friendly. Read our Environmental Policy or request a compliance letter from one of our suppliers. 

Metallurgy Part 7 - Green Gold: Carrera Principal and metals expert Eric Schwartz shares that Green is the color of harmony, renewal, hope and health. For many years fashion designers have been adding green to their creations to help them spring to life. If you are looking for a certain shade of green gold for your jewelry, it is a good chance that Carrera already has it. With more than four decades of operation, Carrera is the acknowledged industry leader in casting custom precious metals.

Metallurgy Part 6 - Quality Assurance: With more than four decades of operation, Carrera is the acknowledged industry leader in casting custom precious metals. In Metallurgy Series Episode 6, Quality Assurance, Carrera Principal and metals expert Eric Schwartz shares how he guarantees that Carrera will produce an incredible quality jewelry casting for you in any type of precious metal. Hand-in-hand with a finely tuned manufacturing process and metals x-ray analysis comes razor-sharp inspection of completed projects.

Yellow Gold represents Timeless Brilliance. Throughout human history no metal has excited mankind the way gold has. We have been obsessed with the shiny brilliance of this yellow metal for thousands of years. In this Metallurgy Series episode Carrera Principal and metals expert Eric Schwartz shares why jewelry made in yellow gold is often considered timeless, rare or romantic. See which one of our beautiful yellows is right for you.

Of course, all of Carrera's gold is Eco-friendly. Read our Environmental Policy or request a compliance letter from one of our suppliers: https://www.carreracasting.com/forms/...

In an effort to clarify the important topic of “Sustainable Sourcing”, Carrera’s metal expert Eric Schwartz walks us through the process. Today's customers want to know where their metals come from, how was it procured and how were the people treated that produced it. See how all of our metals have third party verification that they were procured in an ethical and legal manner.

For the past 30 years white gold has been the classic choice for most bridal jewelry. Carrera Principal and metals expert Eric Schwartz explains that white gold produces a "cool" sophisticated look that emphasizes the color and brilliance of a diamond. Best of all, it doesn't tint the color of a diamond.

The Passion of Pink - Romancing the Gold
No color signifies passion and romance like pink. Carrera Principal and metals expert Eric Schwartz explains that in recent years we have seen a tenfold increase in the amount of pink gold in the marketplace. Eric points out that some like to refer to it as Rose Gold.  People love the sweet warmth that it projects.  Return the romance back into your relationship with a hint of pink. 

Carrera Principal and metals expert Eric Schwartz shows us the big picture. Why so many colors? Why so much variety? Can Carrera really match the color of an existing piece made long ago? Using science and intelligent experimenting, see how we decipher the casting process to deliver the right color for your creative jewelry design.