mY NAME IS Randy Hayes, I have just purchased a jewelry manufacturing business. I was previously a Dental Lab Tech for 30 years. I have some jewelry experience and have soldered plenty in my 30 years. I like the idea of being able to make things and make people smile. I am 52 years old. (Only just as August 10 was my birthday). I want learn all I can about setting stones and how to identify them. I work mainly with silver now but dearly want to work more with gold. I live in Simi Valley Ca. My shop is located in Ventura Ca. We produce thousands of pieces per year of sterling silver. We make everything from nautical to naughty. Wholesale and retail. We also do expert repairs. (The previuos owner does the hard stuff). Randy.