Gold and silver
A goldsmith is a skilled artisan who works with gold and other precious metals to create jewelry, decorative objects, and sometimes utensils. They specialize in techniques like melting, shaping, engraving, and setting precious stones into gold items. Goldsmiths often have expertise in metallurgy and a strong sense of design, as gold is a soft, malleable metal that allows for intricate detailing.
A silversmith is an artisan who primarily works with silver, crafting items like jewelry, tableware, and ornamental objects. Silversmithing often involves techniques such as hammering, shaping, casting, and engraving, though silver’s properties make it more challenging to work with than gold. Silversmiths typically focus on making functional objects with artistic qualities and may create custom or intricate designs.
Both crafts require a high level of skill, patience, and knowledge of metal properties.
