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opal triplet ring resized by
digicath
Hope you can advise me!
I took my opal triplet ring to a jeweler to have resized. When I got
it back, there was a white mark across the stone; damage had been done
during the process. The store owner looked at it and said he would
either repair or replace it.
I called them about a week after to ask...
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Making my own wedding bands with help? by
Corey872
Greetings all,
I will soon be in the market for a wedding band set. I have
considered several options and would really like something with a
unique/personal flair. I have decided on a handmade ring set with a
small twist. I work in the metallurgical / chemical / technical field
and I would like...
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October 28th 03 04:43 AM
by Kaytee
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How much 14K gold will a 1/4 ounce of 24K gold yield? by
Jeff S.
I am going to have a jeweller custom make a 14k gold signet ring for me
soon. The gold he'll be using will be supplied by me in the form of
either one or two 1/4 oz., 24 karat solid gold Kuggerand coins. Of
course what he'll do is make a wax model, weight it, and then tell me
how much 24 K gold...
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elma ox-hydrogen chemistry ? by
ilaboo
thre is a lIt for the Elma ox-hydrogen torch that consists of boric acid
and potassium hydroxide
am I correct in assumin the potassium hydrogex is used to dry the gfas and
the boric acid to be mixed with wood alcohol so that the temperature of
the flam is decreased and the boric acid deposited...
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Where to get stainless steel signet ring "blanks"? (driving me nuts!) by
Jeff S.
First, please go to this site:
http://www.gordonsmasonicrings.com/catalog1.htm just so you know what
I'm talking about. This guy and a few others out there sell fraternal
and trade-themed, stainless steel, signet-style rings. It's obvious to
me that what they do is take a tie tack, enameled button...
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October 27th 03 06:17 AM
by Abrasha
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oxy hydorgen torch by
ilaboo
once these are turned on do you hve to wait for the air in the system to
be purged?
i have a very old oxy hydorgen torch outfit with no manuals
i am assuming since the physics and chemistry of these torches is
identical i am asssuming that the use is identical
any info really appreciated
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Using...
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Watch movements by
Dave Wilkinson
Hi all...
I am just starting to get into silversmithing... you may remember some of my
earlier posts... well its all coming on in leaps and bounds... and am really
enjoying myself. I have now made pendants, rings and chain bracelets.... all
with various degrees of success.
I am now thinking of...
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October 26th 03 05:57 PM
by ilaboo
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TIDBITS 10/26/03 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
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Source for Clasp by
Laurie
Hi, Can you all help a newbie? I'm a professional lampworker and fun-time
beader with a serious jewelry question.
I have a problem. My grandmother's champagne pearl necklace needs reknotting
and I want to have it done professionally by a friend of mine who doesn't stock
findings. There's a box...
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October 25th 03 05:13 PM
by Laurie
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Hemp Cord Protective Coating?? by
~*~ Zinderellie ~*~
Hi There,
Has anyone ever used a protective coating on hemp cord to keep it from
soiling too quickly? I'm using the light ivory color and I'm concerned
about it picking up body oils. Any other suggestions??
Thanks in advance for any help and suggestions.
Tanya ...
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Working with Platinum and any other metal by
Peter W. Rowe
On , in rec.crafts.jewelry "Chris Hackett" wrote:
Just to let you know your posts do make a difference. I had an older Lady
come in to the shop today wanting me to cut the white gold top of her ring
so she could wear it as a plain gold band. She wanted to wait and...
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Working with Platinum by
John Franklin
Hello,
I am new to jewelry but would appreciate feedback from the regulars.
I have been looking at platinum bracelets but have noticed that they
are very expensive. On the open market, gold is $375 per ounce and
platinum is $730 per ounce. However, I am finding platinum jewelry
three to four...
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ultrasonic cleaner by
Rick
How can you tell if a cleaner is working?
Any immediate effects visible on the fluid?
Rick
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October 22nd 03 07:01 AM
by Rick
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Newbie: Old cut and New cut by
ABC
I know almost nothing about jewel cutting. I do watches for a hobby.
Some antique watches have precious stones for decoration but the most,
I was told, is 'old cut"--they are not bright and as reflective as
the ones I see in shops now.
My question is when did they begin to have the 'new cut"?...
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October 22nd 03 07:01 AM
by ABC
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Making a Neck Ring/ Choker by
Hello
I want to make a neck ring/choker
I have made no jewellery before and this is a one off.
Where do I buy an 18" length of thin silver bar/wire from in the UK?
How do I get a good circle?
Is the best join the ends bent into small hooks?
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October 21st 03 04:12 PM
by Martin
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Makers mark - Sterling silver by
Dave Ryman
Hi,
New to this group. We have a piece of silver which is quite clearly
hallmarked. From the net, we have established that it is 92.5% silver, made
in London in 1985.
However, there doesn't appear to be a list of maker's marks on the
Internet, and we don't have a book listing them - this is the...
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TIDBITS 10/19/03 by
Benjamin Mark
If any of you want Tidbits emailed directly, let me know and=20
I'll take care of it. Additionally, if you have friends who you=20
think would enjoy Tidbits, please make them aware of us...and=20
help me increase my circulation. URL...
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October 18th 03 08:54 PM
by GOOSEY
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Trick to Setting Stones In Stamped Bezels? by
Dale
I got some 14k stamped gold open-back oval bezels from Hoover & Strong, and
I took them to a someone who was going to show me how to set my calibrated
cabochons in them, and she was unable to do it. Whenever she tried to push
the bezel over the stone with jeweler's pliers, and also with prong...
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October 16th 03 10:51 AM
by Dale
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