An interview with the gold polisher (podcast episode)
Our guest on the podcast this week is Stephen M Goldsmith - a master polisher with a popular book on the topic. He has worked with some incredible names including Theo Fennell and the Royal Mint! We will also talk about polishing techniques and hear some of the common mistakes to correct. Stephen has more than fifty years of experience and he loves sharing it with the next generation of jewellers and polishers.
EP046: the gold polisher - from polishing for the royal mint to theo fennell
Our guest today is Stephen M Goldsmith - a master polisher with a popular book on the topic. He has worked with some incredible people and we’ll talk all about his experience. We will also talk about polishing techniques and hear some of the common mistakes to correct. Stephen has more than fifty years’ experience and he loves sharing it with the next generation of jewellers and polishers.
EPISODE RECAP
Welcome! (2:03)
The difference between a good piece and a professionally finished piece makes all the difference (4:50)
What is the biggest mistake jewellers make when it comes to polishing and finishing? (6:10)
What is your job now? (16:14)
What projects that you’ve worked on throughout your career have really stood out to you? (20:10)
I wanted to ask your feelings on barrel polishers (27:14)
I’ve not heard of that, what is menzerna? (34:40)
It seems like you love this and you’re passionate about it (39:04)
What was it like working for Theo Fennell? (42:54)
Have you polished the Queens’ crown? (44:10)
What’s next for you? (45:21)
RESOURCES
Polishing and Finishing for Jewellers and Silversmith
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