I have been in the jewelry business for 25 years. Like some people I didn't know a thing about jewelry until I got a job in a mom and pop store. Started by learning and selling the jewelry, but kept peeking over the jewelers shoulder. I found it very facinating so I took a 2 week intro class and well the rest is history. I do mostly repair work, but have assembled some custom pieces and am attempting wax carving. That area just totally blows my mind, how a person take a piece of wax and make it into an intricate piece of work is beyond me, but I am willing to learn. I have struggled with who I am and what I wanted to do for several years and I have finally concluded this is who I am and I'm going to make the best of it. I currently work in 2 stores and have a bench set up at home. It's been in my blood for so long now I can't get it out. So look out jewelry I am here to stay.