Jewelry by DeCory

Together, we can make the best jewelry of your life. This is a place for jewelers of all experience levels to gather and to get information. Knowledge ranges from quick tips of the day to specialized educational videos.

I have a passion for making jewelry and educating others
– Doug Napier

A little about me, my name is Doug Napier and I started the website, JewelryMonk.com a few years back as a way of paying forward the vast jewelry knowledge I have accumulated over 38 years in the jewelry business. Today, Jewelry Monk has evolved into Jewlery by Decory Studio.

Over those years, I have traveled all over the world, focusing on making jewelry in a manufacturing setting, and I am experienced in all facets of jewelry making from bench jeweler and technical model-making, to production troubleshooting and Computer Design (CAD).

Along my journey, I have learned many tips and tricks, and am more than happy to pass along anything I have learned. (I can’t take it with me). I believe I have been given a great gift when it comes to making jewelry, and I would like to be a good steward and pass it along to anyone who is hungry and wants to learn.

Video Training

Free Video Tips

Helpful Tools

Some of the things we have to offer You are:

FREE – Weekly Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials. (Subscribe and you won’t miss a thing)

The JewelryMonk Podcast – A podcast (weekly internet radio show) with ideas, interviews, guests, tips, etc. Listen on iTunes and Stitch.

Specialized Comprehensive Virtual Training Packages with video lessons, one-on-one email and phone (Skype) consultations, walking you through every aspect of soldering, stone setting, polishing, casting, manufacturing and more.
Specialized Manufacturing Help, troubleshooting, and consulting in your facility. Request a consultation.
Studio Classes/Workshops – In studio classes are located in Rapid City, SD.
Bezel Creation • Earring Making • Copper Pendant Creation • Ring Band Making • Sawing and Layout Techniques • Ring Sizing Techniques • Spinner Rings