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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...
October 28th 03 05:43 AM
by Don Thompson Go to last post
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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...
October 28th 03 05:43 AM
by Kaytee Go to last post
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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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October 28th 03 05:43 AM
by Don Thompson Go to last post
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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...
October 28th 03 05:43 AM
by Chris Hackett Go to last post
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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...
October 27th 03 07:17 AM
by Abrasha Go to last post
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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 -- Using...
October 27th 03 05:05 AM
by Peter W. Rowe Go to last post
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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...
October 26th 03 09:10 PM
by Dave Wilkinson Go to last post
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soldadora sr1 manual oxy-hydrogen torch by ilaboo
anyone have a manual or instructions this item? -- Using M2, Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/
October 26th 03 06:57 PM
by ilaboo Go to last post
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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 help me increase my circulation. URL (http://www.tyler-adam.com) ====================================== If...
October 26th 03 04:56 PM
by Benjamin Mark Go to last post
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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...
October 25th 03 05:13 PM
by Laurie Go to last post
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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 ...
October 24th 03 09:26 AM
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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...
October 23rd 03 09:32 AM
by Peter W. Rowe Go to last post
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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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October 23rd 03 09:29 AM
by Chris Hackett Go to last post
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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
October 22nd 03 07:01 AM
by Rick Go to last post
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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"?...
October 22nd 03 07:01 AM
by ABC Go to last post
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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?
October 21st 03 04:12 PM
by Martin Go to last post
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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...
October 20th 03 04:15 PM
by Chris Hackett Go to last post
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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...
October 20th 03 02:02 AM
by Benjamin Mark Go to last post
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looking for source of good quality scans of gems in public domain by Qmodo
I'd like to find some freely usable high-res scans of different types of rubies, sapphires, emeralds, etc. thanks ! q
October 18th 03 08:54 PM
by GOOSEY Go to last post
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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...
October 16th 03 10:51 AM
by Dale Go to last post
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