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copper granules in a scup

In jewellery, when you alloy a metal such as pure silver, it is when you mix two or more metals together. The alloy is created for a number of reasons, to strengthen the metal and add high density. Some jewellers use copper or brass to alloy the metal. The most common alloy we use in our jewellery studio at DUT is copper and brass, when alloying silver to make it a 925 sterling silver. Sterling silver is the standard of quality for articles containing 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper (and/or other alloys). 

Cost

Nugget of gold

The price of 24ct pure gold per gram today is R 1,174.71. The price of gold varies when being alloyed with other metals. 

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Curb link bracelet,9ct yellow gold

The cost price is the total amount of money that it costs a (jewellery)manufacturer to produce a given product or provide a given service. Most jewellers uses the CPM price list because it clarifies the value or the cost prices of different metals, and it is not that difficult to place an order might the need of metal occur. Every Thursdays the price of metal changes and the CPM company provide new price list. For instance the price of 9ct yellow gold(also known as 375) cost price is R450.70 per gram on the 3th of April 2023. The curb link bracelet cost price is R5 195.

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Hindu women wedding

   

 

Gold is the most popular metal used in making jewellery. It is durable and doesn’t tarnish despite of everyday use. For many Hindus, gold is considered precious. Hindus believe that gold has the power to purify anything it touches. It is also considered as a sign of power and wealth. Aside from that, it also symbolizes good health, prosperity, and femininity. An Indian sweet maker made sure his daughter truly was the golden girl on her wedding day by covering her in gold jewellery worth more than R9 039 869,33 when converted to South African currency. According to Bruce Metcalf "women all over the world wear a substantial portion of their wealth in jewellery, which can be converted into goods and services should the need arise". In my point of view I think that serves as a redeem aspect because gold is one of the most respected or highly valued metal that is ever used in the world and it holds a much better value even if it has been used.

  

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Pawnbrokers shop

When you pawn a necklace at a pawn shop, you get cash in exchange for it with the understanding that you can buy it back later. The benefit when you pawn something is getting cash immediately. The downside is that you will have to pay more money the amount you borrowed, plus interest to get your item back. For example if I were to pawn a solitaire ring 9ct yellow gold and the value I am selling it for is R2350 by the time I want to buy it back it will cost more than the price I charged for when selling it. 

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Tuareg silver cross, engraved pattern 

This is a Tuareg cross. The Tuareg cross serve as an excellent example for the change of meaning.

It can be assumed that the pendant, known today as Zinder cross. It was originally used as a means of payment and was worn in different amounts around one’s neck, therefore it falls under the redeem aspect. It is made out of silver or sterling silver and silver is the metal of Allah. 

Redeemable investment

Redeemable

According to (Balcilar et al., 2015)Oil and precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum have received considerable attention given the rapid financialization of commodities. I came across this BP logo and thought about how redeemable oil is, same applies to the previous metals such as gold. Also the pattern of the BP logo gave me a perfect glimpse of how it resembles the stitching that I am attempting to apply on my jewellery pieces, which will be made out of Gold, silver, platinum.

Beaded hat

Kuba people beaded hat, it is amazing to see how beads have been around the jewellery industry yet I did not pay attention enough to realise that the stitching is being used. That gave me a deeper thought how I want to stitch my jewellery pieces. Although beads have no much value I think they are portable in a way that you buy them then you can resell beads when you make a jewellery piece made out of beads 

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Inspired by Isicholo, sterling silver ring

For this term I managed to make a ring that has a stitch. I got the inspiration from(Isicholo) hat. Isicholo or married women hat was worn as a sign of respect to one's husband and his family in Zulu culture.

iHeart market curation

Display on the iHeart market

I have asked Zoe to make a video call while they were putting up a dispaly on the iHeart market place. I have noticed that the casted neckpiece was not siting nicely then  I asked Zoe to fix it. This is how the display on the iHeart market looked like.