The Steven Kretchmer Memorial Scholarship Fund for Metallurgy has been established in memory of Steven Kretchmer, master goldsmith and metallurgist, who passed away on July 8.

Kretchmer is known for perfecting the tension setting, a method of holding a diamond within the embrace of specially alloyed and treated metal, and more recently for a secret formula of magnetic platinum that appeared to float. His metallurgical work also produced other discoveries, including purple and blue gold.

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