Iranians are very fond of gold and jewelry and have made beautiful works and jewelry with the help of this metal. Some of them are so beautiful and unique that they have been exposed to the public as a precious work in domestic and foreign museums; This point proves that Iranians are very talented in creating jewelry.
Goldsmithing is one of the jobs that requires a lot of creativity; Because you have to use very pure ideas to make jewelry in an impressive and beautiful way. In addition to dealing with gold metals, other metals such as silver and platinum are also used in goldsmithing. Most people are looking for gold that has a unique beauty and elegance, and therefore, a goldsmith in goldsmithing work must include all these things well in his work to be able to create the best. In addition to designing and creating special jewelry, a goldsmith must also have the skill to restore and repair all types of gold. In order to be able to create a very beautiful and delicate jewelry, the goldsmith must do things like cutting, bending metal, hammering, and casting gold correctly.
The steps in the goldsmith
▪️ First, it is necessary to heat the raw gold in a container called bute until it melts. A bush is a special container and it is considered as a plaster bowl. Melting of gold will be done by oxygen gas or by placing them in melting furnaces. In the second step, you have to combine and integrate the gold that you have melted with silver or copper; If you want to get white gold, it is necessary to combine the gold you have melted with copper, otherwise you can have the same yellow gold and make a beautiful jewelry with it.
▪️In the next step, you have to turn the obtained liquid into wire and put it in the rolling machine. In order to remove the fine lines formed on the gold, you need to polish it. Finally, the gold that you made must be plated. Plating is done to make the work brighter.
A variety of jewelry styles
1- Classic: This style refers to traditional and permanent designs that have retained their appeal over time. Simple and beautiful designs using diamonds, agate, turquoise, jade and other precious stones are the characteristics of this style. 2- Modern: Modern style using simple lines. and geometric, vivid colors and striking combinations of different materials, including precious metals, precious stones and glass.
3- Art: Art style can Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are mentioned. Art Nouveau is inspired by natural shapes and curved lines. Art Deco is known for its simple, geometric lines and bright colors.
4- Antique: Antique style refers to designs that are inspired by past eras. It can include designs inspired by ancient Iran, ancient Rome, ancient Egypt, ancient Greece and other ancient civilizations. 5- Tribal: Tribal style with designs. It indicates that they are inspired by indigenous cultures and different tribes of the world. This can include designs inspired by African, Native American, Oceanian, and other tribal cultures.
6- Embossed pattern: This style refers to the use of embossed patterns and designs on the surface of jewelry. This can include engraving, engraving, or other techniques that create a textured or embossed pattern on the surface of the jewelry.
7- Enameling: In this method, painting and decorations The target is created on the metal with special glazed colors and they are fixed by baking at a very high temperature. They plan a special plan.