Bench Reference — The Professional Jeweler's Pocket Guide
Everything a bench jeweler needs, right on your phone. Bench Reference puts 30+ reference sections, professional calculators, and a personal library system in your pocket — no internet required.
GEMSTONES & MATERIALS Browse 100+ gemstones with Mohs hardness, specific gravity, refractive index, care instructions, setting tips, steam safety, and cleaning methods. Filter by hardness or steam safety to make quick decisions at the bench. Plus dedicated sections for pearls, birthstones, gemstone origins, and stone shapes.
BENCH TECHNIQUES Step-by-step reference guides for stone setting (prong, bezel, pavé, channel, flush, tension), soldering, casting, polishing, engraving, wax carving, repairs, annealing, torch & gas, laser welding, rhodium plating, patina & oxidation, and chemical safety. Each section built from real bench experience.
23 METALS Melting points, annealing temps, hardness, specific gravity, and working notes for every metal you'll encounter — from 24K gold and platinum to palladium, steel, and titanium.
REPAIRS HUB Sizing up, sizing down, shank replacement, prong rebuilding, chain repair, clasp replacement, soldering guides, porosity troubleshooting, and more. A complete repair reference when you're at the bench.
MEASUREMENTS & DATA Ring sizes (US/UK/EU with conversions), wire gauge reference, MM-to-carat weight charts by stone shape, chain styles, necklace and bracelet lengths, finding sizes, and formulas for weight, pricing, and alloy calculations.
IDENTIFICATION & TESTING Gemstone testing methods, acid testing procedures for gold, silver, and platinum, hallmark identification, metal allergy reference, and a Stone ID table with SG and RI values for quick identification.
PROFESSIONAL TOOLS
Ring Blank Calculator — stock length for any ring size Metal Weight Calculator — weight by dimensions and alloy Job Pricing Calculator — materials, labor, and markup Temperature Converter — Fahrenheit and Celsius Weight Converter — grams, dwt, troy oz, carats Bench Timer — burnout and casting countdowns 3D PRINT & CAD Castable resin profiles, resin comparison charts, shrinkage calculator, burnout schedules, support placement guide, troubleshooting, post-processing, printer settings, and stone-in-place casting. Plus MatrixGold CAD shortcuts and workflows.
MY LIBRARY Your personal database. Store product specs, component details, alloy recipes, consumable inventory, and supplier contacts. Add photos, SKUs, links, and notes. Organized by category, searchable, and always with you.
LEARN & PRACTICE Flashcards and quizzes covering gemstones, metals, setting techniques, and bench skills. Study at your own pace. Perfect for apprentices and seasoned jewelers brushing up.
GLOSSARY 200+ jewelry industry terms defined clearly — from bail to burnisher, firescale to findings.
NEW IN v8.1
Redesigned splash screen and home page Expanded and fact-checked reference data across metals, solders, gemstones, and casting Added Wire Gauge reference, Patina & Oxidation section, and new gemstones to Stone ID Fixed display issues and icons throughout the app General polish and performance improvements BUILT FOR THE BENCH No ads. No subscriptions. No internet required. Bench Reference is built by jewelers for jewelers — a single purchase that works offline, everywhere you need it.
Bench Reference 8.1 Update
2026-02-23
What's New in v8.1: • All-new cinematic splash screen with gold particle animation • Redesigned home page with featured quick-access cards and improved navigation • Fixed display issues with special characters throughout the app • Corrected reference data: platinum solders, annealing temps, casting temps, gemstone values • Added Wire Gauge reference, Patina & Oxidation section, and 6 new gemstones to Stone ID • Fixed broken icons across multiple tabs • General polish and performance improvements
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What's New in v8.1: • All-new cinematic splash screen with gold particle animation • Redesigned home page with featured quick-access cards and improved navigation • Fixed display issues with special characters throughout the app • Corrected reference data: platinum solders, annealing temps, casting temps, gemstone values • Added Wire Gauge reference, Patina & Oxidation section, and 6 new gemstones to Stone ID • Fixed broken icons across multiple tabs • General polish and performance improvements
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2026-02-14
Major Update — Smarter Tools, Deeper Knowledge
Calculators Rebuilt from the Ground Up • Ring Blank Calculator: Now covers sizes 3-15 with half sizes, 12 metals, weight estimates, and common band profiles • Metal Weight Calculator: 22 metals, 3 shape modes (sheet, wire, tube), results in grams, dwt, and troy oz • Pricing Calculator: Full cost breakdown — metal, stones, findings, casting, labor — with Keystone, Triple Key, and custom markup modes • Temperature Converter: 17 tap-to-load presets for solder temps, annealing, burnout, enameling, and PMC • Weight Converter: 7 units (grams, dwt, troy oz, carats, grains, avoirdupois oz, kg) with bidirectional conversion
Quiz Overhauled • 93 questions across 9 categories (was 43) • Every answer now shows an explanation teaching you WHY • Filter by category: Gemstones, Metals, Solders, Settings, Casting, Pearls, Business & more • Choose 10, 15, 20, or 30 questions per round
Flashcards Expanded • 117 cards across 9 categories including new Casting, Pearls, and Repairs decks
Pearls Section Enhanced • Pearl treatment guide (bleaching, dyeing, irradiation, coatings) • Real vs. imitation identification — 6 tests with real/fake comparison • Size and value guide with price ranges by type
Solders Section • 9-problem soldering troubleshooter with causes and fixes • Temperature-to-color visual reference chart
Tips Now Searchable • 100+ tips across 9 categories with instant search • New Fabrication and Repairs tip sections