Small but Mighty
Exploring the tool that's carved out a big role at the bench
Sharon Elaine Thompson
Gravers are some of the most unassuming tools on a jeweler’s bench—tiny steel chisels that look deceptively simple. But in the hands of a skilled craftsperson, they can do everything from shaping precise stone seats to carving intricate textures or producing brilliant, hand-cut lines that machines can only mimic.