Gold feels like a finish line—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of The Jeweler’s View, master goldsmith Jeanette Caines shares how to ditch the fear and start working with gold on your own terms. We talk torch work, mindset, materials, and the hidden gold dust story you’ll never forget.

At 46, I paused long enough to trace the road behind me—and realized just how much I’ve built, burned, and rebuilt again. This isn’t a resume—it’s a reflection. One part grit, one part story, all real. And maybe it’ll inspire you to write yours too.