I am not going to talk too much about advanced jewellery making techniques because when you get to this stage you will have a good idea yourself about what area you want to specialise in.
The first advanced technique is soldering. For making rings and complicate metal designs. Perhaps the more artistic among you will choose this path.
Gemstone cutting and setting: a good eye and a steady hand are needed for this but perhaps the most stunning jewellery, and certainly the jewellery of most value can be created in this field.
Enamelling, for the serious craftsperson. Different ways of doing this but involves scraping out the space of the shape you want, filling it with the coloured powder them adding heat. Usually this involves a furnace.
Dicroic glass, for making jewellery pendants etc (although it has many other uses.) This involves cutting and shaping several layers of glass then firing the repeatedly in a kiln. Results can be unpredictable but very beautiful as it creates rainbow colours depending on how the light hits it.
Making your own clasps and findings. Saves a lot of money, or earns you it if you sell to other jewellery makers.
Go wherever your imagination takes you but these techniques are more expensive to set up and skilled to do than the previous ones. Most of all be creative!
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