I am making some wire-wrap rings to sell at craft shows. My cost breaks down like this: 3 dollars for the 14KT square gold-filled wire, 25.00 for the AAA grade Amethyst 18x13 oval cut stone. I think I paid about 5.00 shipping, so that is abt $33 total cost. Later on, if I can start buying in qty,...

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...

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Is there any practical way to sell rubies online without resorting to ebay (or any other service that charges insertion and commision?) Because if not, I have some rubies I would like to sell you.

Lots of people are wearing them clipped onto their clothes or on their belts. Ipods, Iphones, MP3 players, tiny internet devices -- and most are=20 now slickly styled. For the kitschily inclined, you can even get them covered=20 with rhinestones. So, most now function as more than just...

I have recently purchased a Gucci from the web site www.aatime.com. The service was very good, but i was wondering how i can tell if it is a real piece or not. It does seem to have the origanal serial number on the back.

Would you say this is a cocktail ring or a cluser ring? I'm not sure. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2687926746 Thanks

I'm looking for a source for cuff link backs. I've searched here of course, but didn't see any posts (which is not to say they arn't there, just that I didn't see them). I'd like to order from a site that has pictures and such, not just written descriptions. Does anyone have any ideas for...

Where to get them... those little oval thingies with a little hole or an eye to hang at the lock of my jewelry to show that these are authentically mine. I've got the stamp to punxh my logo on them, but the little ovals are still beyond my grasp. Who will help me. What is the name of these...

I am making a necklace with a fair amount of beads attached to chain. The buyer would like to be able to put charms on the necklace on occasion and remove them on occasion. These are alphabet charms and they will be put on a double link charm bracelet style chain (though it will be a necklace) so...

Hi out there!!! I am looking into designing 3D Jewellery on the computer. My question is, does anybody know of the different softwares? Which one is the better software to recommend? Look forward to hear from you!!! Thanks Anya :)

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

what size saw blade should I use to cut 1/8" alum sheet? What does the size number meen? 6/0 4/0 0 2 etc thanks Aaron

I have five new wire wrapping dvds now available this year. I have more dvds in the planning stage. If you have ever wanted to do wire wrap jewelry... these techniques will add more flare to your jewelry crafting. Check them out. From an artist to an...

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I have had this necklace quite a few years now. I bought it at an estate sale. I don't know a thing about it still, even after searching thru web sites. I was once told the chain is copper and I assume that the blue stone is cut glass..but if anyone can add a little insight I would appreciate it....

Myths and Legends of Dzi Beads The history of the mysterious Dzi Beads is filled with mythological and legendary stories. The following is a list of commonly believed Tibetan Dzi bead legends: (1) Dzi beads are the weapons of the Asura: An Asura belongs to one of the six classes of living beings....

I am wondering if these: http://www.gspncrystals.com/swarovskibeads5000.htm are competitive wholesale prices for Swarovski crystal beads. If not, do any of you sell them for less? I am looking to buy. Thanks!

I practiced soldering silver jump rings a while ago. Ive done it a lot of times and they turned all sorts of colors, i don't know if it has to do with something im doing wrong or what. I have shades of orange and brownish and black that they turned. Then I realized, to know if they are normal...