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I've been doing some 1920s research and came across a mention of a piece of jewely called a "love altar." I assume this is some kind of necklace. Does anyone here have more information on what this may or may not be? Are there any books out there with pictures where I could get a better idea...

Hope this post isn't out of order, if it is I apologize in advance. This week, in addition to beads and kits, we are offering several Out of Print Lapidary Journals for auction. I tried to make the descriptions as full as possible, as hubby did not feel like doing scans today. Perhaps he will...

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Someone inquired in this forum some months ago about jewelry instruction in the New York City area. Another posting (in Brooklyn Heights/Boerum Hill) of a course in Brooklyn has appeared. However the price is not stated. Contact info: 718 218 7735 info (at) studio 174 (dot) com.

Hello, Can anyone help? Is there a solder that is suitable for tin bronze (approx. 87 Cu : 13 Sn) that gives a reasonable color match? If so, what is the composition of the solder? Thanks in anticipation.

It has a star symbol then it says "of A - 14k". What do I have here it appears to be white gold. I am hoping its an antique but not sure. Please help me out. Thanks in advance, mmahon at austin dot rr dot com

Hi, We're a small jewellers who only take on-line orders and everything is made by hand to order. We've had an enquiry through for one of our items made in platinum. Now, we only work with silver/gold and semi-precious stones at the moment and have no experience working in Platinum.

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On , in àõ "Greyangel" wrote: Since I just found this group I have no opinion whatsoever on the individuals who spend time here. that'll change. You'll soon grow to love us all. (grin) Well, maybe. By the way, newcomers to the group might wish to pay...

I saw a finish that seems really nice, but don't know much about it, so would have some questions. Some call it diamond cut finish, some laser cut finish, diamond laser, double diamond cut, textured diamond cut... It's that rough, sparkling, textured finish that's (I think) done by hammering...

"New Class and Workshop" RAISING MINIATURE VESSELS FOR JEWELRY Valentin Yotkov is a known Master of raising large vessels and now he is teaching this fabulous technique on a miniature scale. Join us at the Valentin Yotkov Studio to learn how to raise and construct miniature vessels and leave...

Thanks for the replies, as usual they were very helpful regards - Kendall

Hello, Here are the long awaited images of spectacular miniature vessels created in our new three-day intensive Miniature Vessels workshop. Rocio, our webmaster designed this beautiful link, featuring the studio samples of beginner and intermediate projects, made of fine silver, as well as some...

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Greetings, We have just started a new Yahoo News Group dedicated to Micro Machining. We want this group to focus on trading information on the machining processes related to Micro, Medical, Electronic, Nano, Jewelry Etc. We have many associations in the world of Micro Machining and will...

Looking for a European based consultant specifically for surface finishing (Gold Jewellery) for a large jewellery manufacturing unit Regards

http://www.phoenixancientart.com/egyptiansnakebracelet.html Roman, 1st century A.D. Diameter: 8.1 cm This superb solid gold bracelet is in perfect condition. The bracelet was made in the shape of a snake with the body curled around in a single spiral. It is open and modeled in such a way that...

I hope it is alright to post this here. I have a new resource for getting questions answered about jewelry, diamond and watches. It can be found at; www.buyingadiamond.com Unlike other Jewelry related forums you find on the Internet, ours is owned, administrated and moderated by actual members...