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TIDBITS 10/31/04 by
Benjamin Mark
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I'll take care of it. Tidbits may be reprinted without charge --
with attribution. Additionally, if you know of anyone who you think
would enjoy Tidbits, please make them aware of us. URL
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Mystery by
Jack Schmidling
The following is the answer received by the link provided by Abrasha along
with my followup to him.
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From: "John Harms"
I assume per gross of whatever.
For example: The Federal specification is 9 troy oz. per gross of
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dichroic clay? by
OPAL955 on ebay
anyone know what this is - is it just clay with some items added for
the effect - thank you!
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Testing for gold purity by
puk
Hi,
Can anybody explaine, or point me to a website source describing how to test
if an object is gold, and if possible, what karat it is.
Neil
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November 2nd 04 04:17 PM
by puk
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Malachite shine by
Mr. Vega
Hi there --I bought a Malachite ring over the internet and it doesn't
look particularly shiny. I find that rubbing it on my skin, makes it
look shiny for about 5 hours from the natural oils, but I've heard
that this may impact the appearance of the stone by making the bands
disappear over...
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Works of art to dazzle the beholder: Ottoman Palace Treasury by
TRH
http://www.mfa.gov.tr/grupf/topkapi/page12.htm for more.]
x0x Works of art to dazzle the beholder: Ottoman Palace Treasury
By Emine Bilirgen and Suheyla Murat
The Ottoman Imperial Treasury was legendary in the past and today its
remarkable collections of thousands of rare and beautiful...
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Silver stampings by
Pierdas
Can anyone recommend a good source for silver stampings?
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Source of watch faces with cases?? by
WillMore
Looking for sources for silver plated watch faces & cases with hidden
spring bars.
Searching the web,I have found only 1 source that has a choice of 3 kinds
only.
I need more variety.Many thanks for any leads.
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Hardening Silver ?? by
youda
Being a real beginner I don't have a clue. Sometimes I have a question and
can't find the answer on the internet or in books. This is one of those
times. I've made a thin leaf from fine silver for a pendant. The problem
is that it is soft, easily bent. Is there some way to harden silver at...
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November 6th 04 07:47 AM
by youda
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Platinum & Titanium by
Wooding
I don't have much experience with platinum, but I have made a few things.
Because of the high temperatures involved, up till now I've managed to
solder components by relying on gravity to hold them in position, but now
I've got a commission that needs something more. I figured that reverse
action...
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Draw Tongs by
Carl West
What's with these wire drawing tongs/pliers they sell?
Why the wide jaws? and the huge teeth?
I just drew some .325mm fine silver wire using a pair of modified
slip-joint gas pliers that work a _whole_ lot better than any commercial
draw tongs I've ever used.
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Carl West ...
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Stainless Steel Kinetic Watch with compass by
Pike
Hi,
I'm looking for a Stainless Steel Kinetic watch that has a compass on
it. I'm looking to pay up to £200 sterling.
Does anyone know where I could look? Google is giving me no joy.
Thank,
Charles
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November 7th 04 06:11 PM
by Pike
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TIDBITS 11/07/04 by
Benjamin Mark
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"Karats" measured by weight or volume? by
Don A. Gilmore
"Dale Hallmark" wrote in message
...
"Don A. Gilmore" wrote in message
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Hi guys:
Are karats (like of gold) measured by weight or by volume? ...
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Diamond Essence by
Jack Schmidling
A friend brought over a newpaper clipping with a full page ad for "a
revolutionary scientific breakthrough".. "closest yet to a mined diamond".
Sorting through the fluff is a dead end as even the specs are fluff.
There is a chart comparing it to diamond and in the hardness column we have
"cuts...
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earring post question/s by
Des Bromilow
Hi,
more beginner questions if you don't mind.
#1. construction of a earring "post" in a hoop earring.
I have a pair of hoop earrings I will be making posts for in the next couple
of weeks, and I'm wondering what the material is. In the past I simply
grabbed a cheap ($2) pair of "dangle"...
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Gemstones for sale by
Andrew
I need to sale my gemstone collection in order to stay in college. I
have a large collection and am willing to sepperate from it if I can
find someone who will enjoy it as much as I have; or someone who will
turn it into beautiful pieces of jewelry that others may greatly enjoy
it. Please...
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November 9th 04 02:10 AM
by Andrew
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House of Gems by
Sean S
Anyone have any experience with www.houseofgems.com?
Their prices appear to be very less. Any idea?
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November 9th 04 02:10 AM
by Sean S
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Black Opal on JTV by
Elliot Rosewater
I was watching this sales channel called Jewelry TV(I think) ANyway they
showed two supposed Black Opals, and I swear they were fire agates(Which
Id rather have anyway) Did anybody else see this, or has this happed
before? They were coca cola colored, with re/purple irridescent fire,
and they...
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