When Microstamp Corporation in Pasadena, California suddenly closed its doors, custom jewelry manufacturers found themselves in a real bind.
Their source for precise jewelry stamps had vanished overnight, leaving them scrambling to find someone who could match the exacting standards their craft demands.
Here's the thing about creating metal stamps for jewelry - it requires capabilities most manufacturers don't have. When you're working with character sizes as small as .020", you need machining precision that pushes equipment to its absolute limits.
Getting that perfect V-shape geometry for clean impressions on precious metals? That takes both serious technical skill and a deep understanding of how different materials respond to marking pressure.
Ring surfaces introduce another complication. Unlike flat industrial parts, curved jewelry pieces need stamps specifically designed for their unique contours.
The marking process must be gentle enough to avoid stress cracking these delicate metals while still creating permanent, legible impressions that meet quality standards.
At Durable Technologies, we've been receiving calls from former Microstamp customers who urgently require these specialized capabilities. Our engineering team understands the precision needed for jewelry applications. We machine custom hand stamps in a variety of character sizes that produce clean marks on gold, silver, platinum, and other precious metals.
The same manufacturing processes we use for aerospace low-stress marking translate perfectly to jewelry applications. Both require precise control over pressure distribution and character geometry. Both demand materials that maintain their shape under repeated use. The scale may differ, but the fundamental engineering challenges remain the same.
We've successfully reproduced stamps from technical drawings, photographs, and even worn samples where original specifications no longer exist. Our reverse-engineering capabilities mean you don't need perfect documentation to get replacement tooling that matches your original quality standards.
Whether you need stamps for rings, pendants, earrings, or flat sheet marking, we can design tooling that meets your specific requirements. Complex logos, fine text, and custom symbols are all within our wheelhouse. The same attention to detail that serves critical industrial applications ensures your jewelry marking maintains the professional appearance your customers expect.
The jewelry industry may be smaller than our typical industrial markets, but precision is precision. When you need stamps done right, we have the capabilities to deliver precisely what your craft requires.
If you're a former Microstamp customer seeking a reliable source for precision jewelry stamps, please get in touch with our engineering team. We'll work with you to understand your specific requirements and deliver custom tooling that meets the quality standards your business needs.