Delicate jewelry repair
Delicate repairs: invisible repair with visible impact Jewelry tells a story. Sometimes that story is generations old and other times it is just beginning. In either case...
Is having custom jewelry made expensive?
Is having a piece of jewelry custom made expensive? These and other frequently asked questions to the goldsmith More and more people are choosing to have a piece of jewelry made especially for themselves,...
The art of diamond setting
The art of diamond setting: craft to the smallest detail A piece of jewelry is more than a beautiful design. The real magic happens when technique and feeling come together down to the...
Jewelry for men: a stylish statement
Jewelry for men: a stylish statement In the Netherlands there is still the idea that a man does not wear jewelry. "Just act normal, you'll be crazy enough" remains a...
Jewelry repair
Jewelry repair: insight into a precise process Restoring a piece of jewelry sometimes seems like a simple procedure. Resetting a stone, resizing a ring, repairing a setting edge. In practice, it is...
Classic alliance launch
From staff to sparkle: how a classic alliance ring with diamonds comes to life A simple ring. Sleek, classic, timeless. But those who know what is involved see something very different:...
A heart of gold (or silver)
A heart of gold (or silver) - the perfect Mother's Day gift Love, gratitude and connection - that's what we feel for our mothers. And what could be better than that...
Gold smelting in our own workshop
Gold smelting in our own workshop: craft from design to end result In a world full of ready-made jewelry, more and more people are consciously choosing craft. At Charlotte Vogel Jewelry (formerly The Gold...
Have a unique piece of jewelry made?
Have a unique piece of jewelry made? Choose handmade craftsmanship in silver and gold In a world where mass production is the norm, appreciation for handmade and custom jewelry is growing. More and more...
An excerpt from the workshop
Excerpt from the workshop In this workshop, the art of handmade luxury jewelry is brought to life. In this excerpt from the workshop, you can see a small...
Piercing holes
We can shoot holes again because they are back in, those shooting ear studs! 14 Karat gold, gold plated or titanium...with or without a stone. A ball, a flower or a star...and holes....
Hallmarks gold and silver
In the Netherlands, controls on gold and silver are very strict. The Ministry of Economic Affairs is in charge of implementing the so-called Waarborgwet and takes its task very...
Millions in gold stolen
Millions in gold stolen from vault in center of Rotterdam The Rotterdam police searched a building on Tuesday for reports of the theft of a large amount of gold bars. From a safe in...
Germany lowers gold limit
Germany lowers limit on anonymous gold buying. Germany passed new legislation in late November to discourage anonymous gold buying. Starting next year, gold dealers there will not be allowed to sell more than €2,000 worth of...
What is platinum?
What is platinum? Platinum is an extremely rare precious metal found only in a few places in the world. It has a very high melting point of around 2,000 degrees Celsius....
