Hi I am very much fond of silvery jwelley . I like the silver ear rings and bracelets . Can any one tell me where i can get these things ..I mean some link. I want to wear them in my sister's marriage next month .

What determines the depth of a gold plating? I am using my new plating solution with a gold anode and it seems to work. What I don't understand is how long to continue the plating. Does it keep getting thicker forever? If I plate the part the next day, will it be twice as thick? js

I recently got a piece of tin jewlery - a Thor's Hammer to be exact, but = I find the finsih to be a little too shiny. I was wondering if anyone knew a way, chemically or otherwise, to oxidize= or in some other way taint the surface and make the tin-piece appear = "older".

I was looking for soyer enamels (the best enamels I know) and i've found www.todobellasartes.com, a spanish web that sell them almost half price of the rest. They send them everywhere in the world. There is anyone that know them?

Hi everyone, I´m interested in making my own ultrasonic lapping machine and would like to know if there´s someone with diagrams and/or knowledge to build one of these. I´ve tested using small motors (the ones used in a power sanding machine" but it didn´t make much. I hope you can help me out...

Hi folks, as you can see this is my first post on these forums and thought I would introduce myself. I am a master hand engraver and Pave' stone setter, I have been working with in the fine jewelry and western industries for over twenty five years. As well as fine jewelry I also engrave high end...

My wife was distressed to find that one of the silver rings I made for her got all grungy from getting bleach on it. I put a piece of silver into a beaker of bleach and within a minute or two, it got real ugly. I suppose everyone else knows this but I sure didn't. Seems to have almost the same...

To all: I am new at the gem stone hobby, but can someone tell me if it is better to polish a rough gemstone first, then facet cut, or vice versa? Thanks. BBL

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I've been asked to modify a gold eternity ring that has little (1.6mm) white spinels all round. It has sentimental value as it was the owner's grandmother's. The mod would be no problem had the stones been diamonds, but the prospect of removing and replacing all these little things is not...

Hi all, I'd like to try making some beads from casting resin, does anyone have any hints on this? Has anyone tried it? I've been doing some surfing round but I haven't been able to find much, and my partner said it would be too difficult (I think he just doesn't want me to use his sinker moulds!!)...

I have model that I wish to reproduce. last night, a Buddy told me that there are resins that shrink and will allow to make even smaller models. What is the name of this Resin and where do I find it. Achbar

Looking for Good POS/E-Commerce software package=20 that will bundle everything into one package and one database. Instead of multiple databases.

Hi Folks, I'm looking for a supplier who can create a specific shape for beads/stations in hematite/hemalyke. Any suggestions? Cheers, Maele

According to the 1992 Guinness book of records, the 'Galaxy' opal was unearthed in 1976 from Boi Morto mine in Brazil at 5,205 raw carats. It was cabochon cut and polished into the shape of an infant's head/neck (3,749 carats, 5.5"x4"x 1.625"). The book also features a wow-ing picture of it. My...

Hi, I wonder if anyone can help me. I am currently completing a diploma in gemology from the Gemological Association Of Great Britain (FGA) in the uk. Is it possible to make a profit going abroad ( Myanmar, India, Thailand etc.) buying up gem stones and importing them to Britain to sell ( even...

Hallo, Met deze wil ik ons nederlandstalig forum voor juweelontwerpers voorstellen. nl. TheCircle Art & Craft Belgian Jewelry Design http://www.hein-vera.be/circle/forum/

Do any of you make custom pieces designed around a fancy cut stone or is most of your stuff designed around off the shelf, buy it by the kilo, stones? If the fancy stones, where do you buy them and is the premium prices usually involved worth the effort? Thanks Gordon

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Hello. I am brand new to this forum and this is my first post. I am getting ready to start my own jewelry-making business and wonder if it is cheaper / better to draw my own silver wire or to buy it. This will be a very small operation at first with one - two employees. If it makes more sense to...