We are a retired couple who have enjoyed rockhounding/faceting/and opal cutting. It seemed a natural step to move into jewelry creation and repair. We've taken several jewelry courses, both at the local county tech school and private instruction. Additionally we attended a private one week stone setting course. We have a local jeweler who has taken us "under his wing" and has been very generous with his knowledge and experience. We have been lavishing jewelry on our family for some time now, and it has been an absolute blast. We are also astonished by the talent we see exhibited by local bench jewelers. The are true artisans, and that's a moniker we hope to attain. We're sure this site will go a long way in helping us to achieve that goal. Thanks for allowing us to participate. Best Regards, Ski & Cathy