Consulting

With over 30 years experience in the Jewelry Industry, Robert Borter has worked tirelessly perfecting many of the skills absolutely necessary for success in the Fine Jewelry Design, Manufacturing and Repair Businesses. Robert is also a Master Lapidary and has worked alongside some of the finest gem cutters in America.
He is able to provide expert advice related to jewelry design and product development, from Designer Jewelry to wholesale line production, this includes:

Creating original one of a kind models with or without gemstones
Creating original models for reproduction
Production methods & current cost analysis for necessary equipment and/or services
CAD/CAM
Manufacturing shop design and set up
Lapidary processes
Lapidary shop design and set up

Consulting fees are job based or hourly depending on your needs.

Teaching

Private lessons are available for beginners and students as well professionals who are interested perfecting their skills.
Basic silversmithing and goldsmithing fabrication skills
Expert level jewelry repair and restoration skills
Stone setting - bezel, prongs, channel, bright-cut and wrapped
Lost wax carving and casting of precious metals.
CAD/CAM
Custom Jewelry Design
Lapidary Arts

Teaching fees are job based or hourly depending on your needs.