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18 vs 22 K by
m4816k
What would you recommend if we're talking about a gold chain, not very light
in weight (more than 10 grams), which would not be worn daily? 18 K is
durable, more resistant to wear or scratching with all around better
mechanical properties, and 22 has more value, a nicer, warm color (OK,
that's a...
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where's the THRILL in craft? by
BW
I've been asking myself the question "what is thrill". But, the only
way to work that out is to ask "what do people find thrilling?"; an
anecdotal rather than scientific approach. So here I am, asking the
same question in the crafts scene.
After a little searching, I came up with the following...
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October 16th 03 06:14 AM
by BW
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Have diamond prices dropped over the past 2 years? by
P.Nichols
Hi, I did a lot of research before buying a diamond a couple years
ago, and got a very good price at that time.
However, while I cannot remember the exact price I paid, (I have the
paper work filed away somewhere, but right now do not remember),
looking at prices today, it SEEMS that the prices...
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Question about putting a picture on a piece of jewelry by
MEvans1653
Hi,
I am looking to put a very small photograph on a charm bracelet and wondered
what type of thing I could use to seal it that would withstand normal everyday
use.
I tried pebeo porcelaine enamel paints (glossy sealer) but that doesn't work
because it needs to be baked and I can't bake a...
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October 14th 03 04:23 PM
by Lisa
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How Do I Fix My Watch Battery? by
Stephanie
Hi, I am a do-it-yourselfer type person, and I refuse to pay a jewelry store
$15 to change my watch battery for waht is basically a really simple task. I
have a cheap watch, bought at Wal-Mart for $20, similar to an LA Gear watch.
Can anyone tell me:
How do I get the back of my watch off, so I...
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October 14th 03 04:22 PM
by Jools
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how to use this beadtip? by
Pat
When I learned basic beadwork a few months ago, I learned how to use the
beadtips where you thread it through a hole between the cups and the cups
are then bent over the knot in the thread. Hope this makes sense!
Then I went out and bought beadtips, not thinking that there were different
kinds! ...
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October 14th 03 05:04 AM
by Pat
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Atten Don by
news4.bellatlantic.net
Hey Don,
Could you email me as I would like to talk to you about having you make a
custom item for me. Sorry about using this forum for this but I could thin
of no other way.
Thanks,
Robert
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Size for Ring 7.5 by
Mark Herrmann
Hello,
I am living in Germany and the size for a ring is given in millimeters.
Now I am going to buy a ring for my girlfriend who is going to be my
wife. She lives in Venezuela and she gave me the size 7.5.
Is this an american standard? Which size will this be in millemeters?
The shops I went...
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TIDBITS 10/12/03 by
Benjamin Mark
If any of you want Tidbits emailed directly, let me know and
I'll take care of it. Additionally, if you have friends who you
think would enjoy Tidbits, please make them aware of us...and
help me increase my circulation. URL (http://www.tyler-adam.com)
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If...
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How do you get gold cufflinks hallmarked in the uk? by
[email protected]
Hi, I was given 18kt gold cufflinks bought in an upmarket gem factory
in Bankok...the place was fully iso registered, and Thai gov endorsed.
The cufflinks came with a cert of authenticity from the gov .
I would like to get them hallmarked in the UK.....can anyone point me
in the right...
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POSSIBILITY OF COLABERATION by
Jools
Hello
Anyone in East Anglia preferably within easy travelling distance of
Southwold. I work in an allied trade and need the occasional jewellery
repair carried out for my customers. I am also interested in increasing
my own skills. No trade work! You have your price and my customer would
have to...
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October 9th 03 04:19 PM
by Jools
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Hallmarking by
GOOSEY
If I buy, say an unhallmarked band of gold, do stupendously brilliant and
gorgeous things with gemstones etc., and make an article worthy of Hatton
Garden. How much does it cost to get it hallmarked, or do I have to be an
affiliated member of a jewellery organisation to do this? I know its...
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October 9th 03 03:32 AM
by GOOSEY
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"It's a Micheal!" Ring by
jcs
I have a ring that was in my father's very unusual jewelry collection.
It has a large center oval diamond about .75 carat (probably faux) and
8 very small diamonds around it. The ring is very large with engraving
on the sides. On the inside it says, "It's a Micheal!", 20k and there
is a serial...
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Charity Auction - Kit Heath Earrings by
Charlie
I am writing on behalf of The X Appeal, the research charity of the
Royal College of Radiologists. We are currently running a charity
auction on www.ebay.co.uk, and I thought you might find one or two of
our items of interest;
Kit Heath has donated ten pairs of earrings to the auction. One...
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Wendy Gell new member by
Wendy Gell
Hi,
I've just joined this group. I've been a professional jewelry designer and
artist for many years,
New York based in the 70's and 80's. Now I work out of my home in CT.
I'll be moving to Oregon soon and am selling allot of really great art craft
and jewelry supplies on ebay.
Please have a look...
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Beading Software? by
Otsinekwar
Hi folks, anyone know of any good beading software for PocketPC or Mac?
Preferably FREE or at least trial version available?
Nia:wen Thank you
http://www.geocities.com/bearclanmohawk
http://www.cafepress.com/ohkwari
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quality of handmade gold by
m4816k
I ran into a store that offers handmade gold jewellery for a price that is
not too much higher than the one of "usual, patterned, maschine made
jewellery" (know what I mean?). So, what I'd like to know is, does the fact
that a piece is made by hand, always mean that it's better quality,
durability...
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Cuttle Fish for Casting? by
Otsinekwar
Hi folks, I keep seeing folks mention using Cuttle Fish to cast
Silver, where can this be obtained? Approx cost? How many times can
you cast before it's time to make a new mold? Same Questions for Tufa
Stone another item I hear about for casting Silver tho more porous I
understand.
Nia:wen Thank...
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Catalog recyclers beware! by
Abrasha
Judy Shaw wrote:
This is something that all businesses should take note. I hope it doesn't
happen to anyone else.
This past Friday, I received a call from one of our suppliers as they needed
a credit card number to process an order placed that day. Since I tend to
make one large...
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October 7th 03 03:27 PM
by Mark
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hardness of metals by
m4816k
On one site on the net, I've found informations about hardness of metals.
And it says that 14 K gold is about 2,5 times harder than sterling silver.
Does that mean that a 14 K gold, 5 gram chain has the same hardness
(strenght), as 12-13 gram sterling silver one, of the same design and...
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