In the production process, the first and most important part is the subject of ideation (or concept development). Executing this stage correctly leads to the creation of a unique style and concept, and consequently, the production process is carried out optimally.
Ideation depends on many factors, and a jewelry ideator/designer must be knowledgeable about various aspects such as cultural studies (culturology), public taste, and market demand.
Therefore, given the aforementioned points, and since presenting the most up-to-date jewelry products and developing existing collections is one of the primary concerns of Kahrad Jewelry, it may sometimes take months to achieve a successful idea for crafting a Kahrad ring.
The second step in crafting a jewelry product is the design stage, which is itself a broad and extensive subject.
A jewelry designer must consider all factors that influence production and possess sufficient knowledge regarding weight, balance, color harmony, gemstones, and the type of material composition in the product’s construction.
Since every Kahrad Jewelry product carries a unique concept, we consistently utilize creative and expert designers to create distinctive jewelry products while adhering to the fundamental principles of design.
Due to its favorable market, the art of jewelry making has been widely welcomed. Consequently, because of the competitive nature of the jewelry market, many companies have focused on mass production.
Considering that one of Kahrad Jewelry’s most important objectives is to offer jewelry products of the highest quality, we have consistently strived to produce jewelry using premium materials alongside mass production, despite the substantial costs associated with sourcing and procuring raw materials.
The metal silver, in terms of its appearance and nature, is more delicate and softer than other metals used in jewelry making. This characteristic necessitates its combination with another metal to increase its strength and durability.
Common Alloying Issue and Kahrad’s Solution
One of the most common metals mixed with silver and used in product manufacturing is copper. However, this combination carries several disadvantages, including:
It causes a reduction in the quality of the silver.
It leads to the creation of pits or tiny holes (sometimes referred to as “oxidation pores”) on the surface of the silver items.
The copper metal tarnishes (changes color) over time, which subsequently causes the other metals it is combined with to also darken.
Therefore, the common belief that silver metal blackens on its own over time is incorrect; the cause is the presence of copper alongside the silver.
Instead of copper, Kahrad Jewelry uses an alloy called Genia to strengthen its silver items. This not only increases physical resistance but also solves the problem of product discoloration, prevents oxidation and spotting, avoids skin allergies, and results in silver that is more transparent and brilliant.
The significant point concerning fineness (or purity) in this section is that the globally accepted standard used in the manufacturing of jewelry products is generally 950 (or .950). Considering all the points mentioned and adhering to international standards, Kahrad Jewelry also produces its silver jewelry with a fineness of 950. This directly contributes to higher purity and superior quality manufacturing, a factor that leads to success in exports and enhances the attractiveness of Kahrad jewelry products in foreign markets.
Therefore, each metal possesses different levels of fineness. For silver, the closer its fineness is to 1000 (e.g., fine silver), the lower its impurity level.
Jewelry making is one of the most ancient arts, which has always been a focus of attention for royal families. Handmade jewelry is a reflection of the creator’s love and artistry, to the extent that by purchasing a handmade Kahrad jewelry product, the buyer becomes the owner of a work of art full of emotion.
One of Kahrad Jewelry’s most important goals is to offer unique jewelry products, which is why they have made the handcrafted nature of their products a core policy. This results in a significantly longer manufacturing process compared to machine-made items, sometimes requiring several months to create a single piece of jewelry.
Furthermore, several stages may be performed during the production process of a single Kahrad jewelry product to achieve the best result. Each stage is executed by a specialist in that particular field, collectively embodying an exclusive value due to its handcrafted nature, which we will elaborate on next.
The creation of a single ring typically involves approximately 8 to 12 stages in specialized workshops, including:
Ideation (or Concept Development)
Design
Stone Selection
Creating the Master Model in the Initial Workshop (Filing / Shaping)
Passing the ring to the Piercing/Filigree Workshops (Network Cutting/Piercing)
Engraving (Qalam Zani)
Mirror Polishing (Ayineh Kari / Mirror Finishing)
Sending for Polishing and Luster
Jewelry Making (Bench work)
Plating (Rhodium Plating)
Finally, the selected stone is mounted on the product (Stone Setting)
One of the most noteworthy stages in the production of gold and silver is the plating process, or technically, the finishing. We perform plating for multiple reasons, including adding greater durability to the products, enhancing their beauty, and preventing skin allergies.
Standard plating depends on many factors, including the quality of the rhodium bath used, the thickness of the plating, and the country of origin of the plating solution, all of which are taken into consideration at Kahrad Jewelry.
The process of quality control (QC) is generally a critical and time-consuming part of any product’s manufacturing, especially in a complex production process like jewelry making, which is predominantly handcrafted.
Therefore, recognizing its extreme importance, Kahrad Jewelry has made every effort to establish an internal Quality Control Unit. This ensures that all stages of manufacturing are thoroughly reviewed by the corresponding expert, subsequently approved by the Production Manager, and only then prepared for market release.
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Among the errors encountered in the jewelry production process are:
Fire stain or Oxidation (the presence of tiny pores on the silver surface) which occurs due to the heat during production. This happens because of the presence of copper when combined with the silver metal. As mentioned previously, there are no copper compounds used in Kahrad’s silver items.
The next issue is checking the twisting or distortion of the product during stone setting (or diamond setting), which is addressed in the Kahrad Quality Control Unit.
Additionally, several stages may be executed during the production process of a single Kahrad Jewelry product to achieve the best result. Furthermore, each stage of manufacturing is carried out by a specialist in that particular field, collectively embodying an exclusive value due to its handcrafted nature, which we will elaborate on next.
One of Kahrad Jewelry’s policies from the beginning until now has been to emphasize the value of the gemstones over the base metal in all its products. For this reason, the company has sourced a comprehensive collection of gemstones, including diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and others.
The use of diamond as one of the most in-demand gemstones, and due to its prominent status in the jewelry industry, is an inseparable component in all Kahrad rings.
Diamonds have a wide and diverse color spectrum. Unlike other precious stones, their color variation is not related to the amount of internal impurities but is usually caused by the crystal lattice structure and the presence of nitrogen.
The most common diamond colors are white, or white tending toward blue, yellow, or brown. Other diamond colors such as green, red, purple, light brown, orange, pink, and dark yellow are extremely rare and are found in specific regions.
It is worth noting that a diamond is valuable regardless of its color spectrum, and the only crucial point here is that they are intact and free from fractures.
Given the prevalence of similar and industrial stones in the market, the science of Gemology is a necessity for the accurate identification and assessment of gemstones. Consequently, the managers of Kahrad have not only completed specialized gemology courses and obtained reputable certificates from international organizations, including Reliance France, but have also established a specialized laboratory to maintain the authenticity of their jewelry products as a brand.
In the Kahrad Jewelry Laboratory, all relevant characteristics of the gemstones, including weight (carat), internal inclusions (clarity), and optical properties, are precisely examined by expert gemologists using advanced equipment before proceeding to the production stage.
Since every Kahrad Jewelry product undergoes a sensitive and time-consuming production process, and in order to gain the trust and assurance of buyers when purchasing Kahrad jewelry, a unique code is engraved on all products. Based on this code, a file is created in the production accounting department. This system not only organizes the process from production to sales but also facilitates buyers’ access to information about the purchased jewelry product if needed.
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