goldsmith
Crafts fine jewelry
A goldsmith is a craftsperson who works with gold, making jewelry, decorative objects, and other fine metalwork.
The trade requires skills in melting, shaping, engraving, and setting stones.
Historically, goldsmiths also served as bankers, since they had secure vaults and dealt in precious materials: The goldsmith appraised the ring before buying it. (Capitalized Goldsmith is a surname.)
Tool for striking nails
- anvilMetal-shaping block
- forgeFurnace for shaping metal
- solderingLow-temp metal fusion
- chiselEdged carving implement
polishing · engraving · workbench · tongs · bench · loupe · mandrel · pliers
Delicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- gildedOverlaid with gold leaf
- embossedHaving raised design
- intricateElaborately detailed, many parts
- elaborateComplex and detailed
ornate · embellished · decorative · scrollwork · etched · inlaid · engraved · openwork
Closed curve shape
- necklaceNeck-worn ornament
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
- broochDecorative fastening ornament
- pendantSuspended jewelry ornament
earring · chain · bangle · tiara · crown · cufflinks · locket · choker
Lustrous white precious metal
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- alloyMetallic combination
tempering · quenching · annealing · patina · gilding · plating · smelting · refining
Legendary substance enabling transmutation
- transmutationComplete change of form
- hermeticismAirtight, impervious condition
- magnum opusCreator's supreme achievement
- alembicDistillation apparatus
elixir · quintessence · occultism · esoteric · arcane · aurum
hammer
Tool for striking nails
chisel · polishing · engraving · workbench · tongs · bench · loupe · mandrel · pliers · torch
filigree
Delicate twisted-wire ornamentation
elaborate · ornate · embellished · decorative · scrollwork · etched · inlaid · engraved · openwork · tracery
ring
Closed curve shape
pendant · earring · chain · bangle · tiara · crown · cufflinks · locket · choker · anklet
silver
Lustrous white precious metal
alloy · tempering · quenching · annealing · patina · gilding · plating · smelting · refining · assaying
philosopher's stone
Legendary substance enabling transmutation
- transmutationComplete change of form
- hermeticismAirtight, impervious condition
- magnum opusCreator's supreme achievement
alembic · elixir · quintessence · occultism · esoteric · arcane · aurum
- craftsmencarpenter, cobbler, mason, weaver, potter
- Old Jobsfarrier, wheelwright, chandler, apothecary, cooper
- jewelersjeweler, custom jeweler, jewelry designer, gemologist, lapidary
- Old British Jobscobbler, miller, thatcher, cooper, tanner
- Smithsbladesmith, swordsmith, weaponsmith, armorsmith, knifesmith
- Indian occupationsayah, coolie, sepoy, rickshaw driver, peon
goldsmithsilversmith
Maker of silver objects
blacksmith · coppersmith · tinsmith · ironworker · ironmonger
goldsmithscrap dealer
Seller of salvaged materials
pawnbroker · smelter · scrapper · refiner