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 produced in my factory some rare stones my friend told me its Chameleon. I send them to the GIA Meanwhile you can see them on the next link: http://www.diamkam.com/site/product_list.asp?tid=all&cat=42 Please let me now what do you think on them. Thanks

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...

Hi all, how are you doing? I'm looking for a very special ring for engagement. Does anyone knows where I can get a well-experienced designer to make a custom cut diamond ring ... possibly from a well-known and/or a historical jewlery store? Possibly in Ontario, Canada. If not, I need to...

Hi. I have a bracelet that came in a bag of toys from an op-shop. My dad thought it looked more than just cheap jewellery and had it looked at. Turns out it's sterling silver. Anyone have any ideas what it could be worth? Pictures here -...

A while ago I found a silver pendant that I want to find more of the same style....does anyone out there know ehere to find pendants done in the style like htis on? http://www.fallofrain.com/sphinx/pendant.jpg ....this is a small silver pendant, that looks as if it was stamped from one drop of...

I'm on a shoestring budget here, but I'd like to give a try to ceramic shell casting. I was introduced to it in school, but that was a long time ago, the materials were proprietary and no suppliers were mentioned. So, where do I look for materials? I found Ransom-Randolph, anyone else? Are there...

hello everyone, I need an advice. When I work with silver it's sometimes gets to soft (due to sinking in acid). Is there a way to get it hard back again? (except forging) thanks a lot for help klemencia

I have a friend who has a laser engraver. I recently gave her a .GIF of my mark and had her burn it into the end of a 3/16" punch (in reverse of course). I have yet to try it on something ferrous but it makes a lovely mark on copper and silver. I'm trying to gauge what interest there might be in...

Hi all I'm working on reconditioning a Beacon Star combination saw/grinder/polisher unit - which has seen better days. In order to replace the two grinding wheels, it seems to be necessary to remove the two shaft bearings so that the grinding wheels can be slid off the shaft. Has anybody done...

How do you set a stone into a bezel setting? I have a charm with bezel set stones in it and one fell out. I would like to stick it back in but it keeps falling out. Is there a trick? Can someone explain this process? I have a full lab at my disposal. Thanks so much. Jennifer

Let me quickly couch this...I am a total novice to diamond buying. That being said: 3.02 carat, radiant cut, d, SI1 (not sure about the quality of the cut, ideal, premium, good, etc.) being quoted $25K for the diamond. Good price?

G'Day, I'm still very much starting out in this hobby (no offense to you craftsmen who do jewellery for a living, but for me It'll always only be a sideline hobby) Anyway - to get to the point. I'm trying to setup my shop based on the tools i already own, plus what ever extras I need as each...

I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask but maybe someone can help me anyway. My friend has a ring with the number 297 engraved on the inside. Is this a Hallmark stating the percentage of gold? If so what does it mean? If not then what does it signify? Thank you Peter

South sea pearls and pearls from south Asia is the same pearls, right? I found one 12-13 MM gradually white strands with 37/Pcs. And also one 11 MM black pearls pandant from south Asia. He is asking the white strand $1850 and the tear drop pandant $600. They are nicly formed, alomost round with...

"Lucy in the sky a diamond" A 4,000km-wide diamond has been discovered by astronomers. The 10 billion trillion trillion carat diamond (10 followed by 34 zeroes) is roughly the size of the U.S. and lies in the Australian sky near the Southern Cross about 50 light years from Earth. Astronomers...

I am interested in finding out how one would convert regular ounces to troy ounces. Thanx for any help, uzzer

HI, my old flexible shaf machine t is coming to the end of it's life (sigh) and I am thinkg of buying the Foredom as described beow. Is this a wise buy, anyone? The price seems good. Will this machine take your standard hand piece and what is the best foot controll to use?. They seem to be very...

Is it my imaginations or second hand jewellery with certified gemstones (especially diamonds) keeps a great deal of it's value (if not damaged), even when resold. I saw some second hand diamond rings with price tags very close to those of new ones. I heard a theory that diamonds practically...

I was just told that heat and emeralds pose a problem for cracking. Is there a chart or rule of thumb with respect to which stones/ gems can be heated safely, and which cannot? I understand that pearls are heat sensitive... would it be fair to say all "biologically created" gems cannot be heated...