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Loose gems by Manito Dave
I have recently been given a large collection of loose gems (rubies, saphires, and emeralds). I am not knowledgeable about gems and would like to find out how to value the collection, and where to sell them to get the best price. There is approximately 800 gems of various sizes, from .5 carat -...
September 11th 03 03:21 AM
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Lost diamond by Dale Porter
http://www.planetf1.com/news/story_15696.shtml http://www.planetf1.com/photo_gallery/story_15644.shtml -- Dale Porter *Add .au to e-mail address to respond*
May 25th 04 06:34 AM
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Lost messages, AGAIN... Please repost by Peter W. Rowe
Hi All. You know the old saying, "to err is human, but to really screw up you need a computer"... Well, I did it again. I finally got the submission address for this group working right again at this location (I'm on vacation, using an old out of date laptop, so I...
December 31st 04 09:30 AM
by Peter W. Rowe Go to last post
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Lost or stolen jewelry searchable datbase? by Jerry
Hi All, Anyone know of an URL/web address for a searchable database for lost or stolen jewelry like the pawn shops seem to have? Or is that a downloaded file? Typing "stolen jewelry" as a search turned up a bunch of news stories about cops recovering stuff and stories about busted thieves but not...
March 26th 04 08:42 AM
by Jerry Go to last post
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lost wax / life casting by vj
i've only been doing this since August 2004, so be nice! but a lot of my customers and people in other groups wanted to know more about my 'metalsmithing' and especially the lost wax/life casting i've been working on. so, we took pictures and we're putting together a narrative. the pictures of...
January 6th 05 06:56 AM
by vj Go to last post
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Lost Wax Caster UK by Charlie
Can anyone recommend a good lost wax caster (to sterling silver) in the UK who will be willing to work with a beginner who has carved some waxes but isn't sure what process to follow now? I'd like to go to a company where they keep the moulds so I can reorder small amounts when I need...
February 4th 06 06:25 PM
by kate selene www.kswjewellery.co.uk Go to last post
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Lost wax casting help sought by Eric R Snow
Greetings to all the Casters out there, It seems that all the ingredients required, except for de-bubblizer, are now assembled for my first lost wax casting in years. When I did this before all my castings came out well. This was because of the good instruction and equipment available at the time,...
December 20th 05 04:22 AM
by Jim Go to last post
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Lost wax casting of gold by Peter Moreton
Hi, I have been searching the web for a refrence describing how to do lost wax casting of gold (in my case, I wish to cast a small ring for my wife). Google has failed me, and I cannot find a site that explains the lost wax process in a straightforward manner. Could anyone please refer me to a...
December 20th 03 04:04 AM
by chunk Go to last post
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lots of questions about my ring by tert in seattle
I'm not much of a jewelry wearer but recently got married and so I now wear a wedding band. I have a number of questions regarding expectations of quality and what jewelers can and should do but also what the standard practice is in the field. Please bear with me, I'm a newbie. The ring in...
April 15th 04 03:41 AM
by Bev Brandt Go to last post
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loupe - what to buy? by Lobo
Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced loupe? I'm a quilter and can't read the sizes on sewing machine needles anymore. That and to be able to read marks inside some rings I have is all I want the loupe for, so it doesn't have to be expensive and as fine as you folks probably need. I've...
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April 1st 07 01:44 PM
by Frosty Go to last post
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loupes by CM
I am in the market for purchasing a loupe, but don't want to a bad quality one (if there is such a thing). Can any of you recommend a loupe that I would be happy with? I am looking for a 10x magnification. Should I purchase one that does that and additional magnification? Any help/advice would...
June 15th 04 06:15 AM
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Lowest price? by Umbertakers
Is this price for real? Or was it overpriced to begin with? http://what-u-think.notlong.com
May 7th 04 03:28 PM
by Peter W. Rowe Go to last post
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Lucky guy who bought stone (diamond/gold) for $5 and made millions by Java Lisper
True story from a few decades years ago: a diamond/gold dealer buys a stone for $5 at a roadside shop. It contains diamond/gold, so he sells it for millions. Does anyone know the name of the guy or some other detail? Was it in Arizona? __________________________________________________ Do You...
January 18th 05 05:26 PM
by C. Gates Go to last post
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luigi scialanga by buckaroo
I find it very difficult to find documents , photos, ... , on the creations (especially his incredible necklaces) of this italian designer, can anyone help? Thanks :)
June 17th 08 04:52 AM
by Peter W.. Rowe, Go to last post
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lustre silver by tambling
Hi. I was at a craft fair today and spent some time talking to silversmith Brett Payne. He was telling me about a new product called Lustre Silver. I looked it up and it purports to have firestain resistance and anti tarnishing properties. I wondered if anyone on this news group has tried...
June 2nd 06 02:37 AM
by Justine Wetherington Go to last post
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mabe by Ripon
What is mabe pearls? Thanks. Rip
February 19th 04 05:10 PM
by Raane Go to last post
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Magazine Article About Abrasha by Curtis Gates
The recent issue of the magazine "Art Jewelry" has a nice article about Abrasha and his work. (Knowing he's way to modest to mention it here in the newsgroup, I figured somebody had to do it. :-)
June 3rd 05 04:00 PM
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magifying glass/loupe by Lawrence
hi i have a question about loupes to examine diamonds. loupes are small. is a normal 10x magnifying glass ok to use for grading diamonds, or must someone use only a loupe?
May 3rd 05 04:22 AM
by Abrasha Go to last post
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magnetized gem by m4816k
I heard that a gem hematite can be magnetized using a "complex heating procedure", and as such used for clasping, for example. But, from another source I heard that hematite cannot be magnetized, but that his simulated version, called hematine, can indeed be magnetized. Which of these statements is...
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July 14th 04 03:41 PM
by ROBB Go to last post
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Maintenence Management Professional by Charles Gilbert
CHARLES J. GILBERT * Career Objective: To obtain a challenging position in telecommunications maintenance or maintenance management. * Major Qualifications: * Over nine years experience in electronics repair, administrative operations, and shop management.
April 22nd 04 03:11 PM
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