Josh Parkinson
Josh Parkinson is a certified metalsmith and technical writer who brings deep hands-on knowledge of jewelry materials and manufacturing to MyJewelryCorner. He studied Applied Metalwork at Birmingham City University and went on to spend five years working in a professional jewelry repair and restoration workshop in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter — one of Europe's most renowned centers for goldsmithing and craftsmanship. Josh's articles break down complex material science into plain, useful language, helping readers understand the real differences between 18k gold plating, gold vermeil, and solid gold, as well as how to care for stainless steel and zircon pieces properly. His work is rooted in practical, workshop-tested knowledge rather than theory.