Right then, most of you know me now from posting a bit! I'd like your opinion on a few things. I'm applying to have my work in a few galleries and would like to know about CV's and artist statements. With the CV, I have a problem. These will be the first exhibitions that I have applied to...

http://www.phoenixancientart.com/egyptiansnakebracelet.html Roman, 1st century A.D. Diameter: 8.1 cm This superb solid gold bracelet is in perfect condition. The bracelet was made in the shape of a snake with the body curled around in a single spiral. It is open and modeled in such a way that...

Looking for a European based consultant specifically for surface finishing (Gold Jewellery) for a large jewellery manufacturing unit Regards

Greetings, We have just started a new Yahoo News Group dedicated to Micro Machining. We want this group to focus on trading information on the machining processes related to Micro, Medical, Electronic, Nano, Jewelry Etc. We have many associations in the world of Micro Machining and will...

Is ist possible to make a 14 kt solder by mixing 24 kt gold with 'gold' alloying material? 50/50 mixture yields a 12 kt alloy that should melt a a lower temp than 14 kt. Charlie

I am trying to set an 8 x 10 mm emerald cut into one of my hand forged silver rings. The idea is to drill a hole in the center of the ring head, hog out a hole shaped like the bottom of the stone and hold it in with a bezel. Hogging the hole is a bit of blind man's buff. A neat method of...

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does anyone know how to play with the proportions? because we CANNOT get the !@#%!$!@$ bubbles out of it! -- @vicki (Books) http://www.booksnbytes.com (Jewelry) http://www.vickijean.com (Metalsmithing) http://www.snugglewench.com

On Wed, 23 Feb 2005 06:32:05 GMT, "Empress Beads" wrote: How can you tell the difference between Labordorite and grey moonstone? They don't appear to be the same. Are they? Is there a better place to ask? According to the International Colored Gemstone Association,...

Hello, Here are the long awaited images of spectacular miniature vessels created in our new three-day intensive Miniature Vessels workshop. Rocio, our webmaster designed this beautiful link, featuring the studio samples of beginner and intermediate projects, made of fine silver, as well as some...

Thanks for the replies, as usual they were very helpful regards - Kendall

Hi, I'm looking for a nice book or books on making silver jewelry, particularly necklaces, bracelets, and brooches. I'd like the book to have a lot of photos for inspiration, and techniques. African-style or Indian-style would be preferable, but not necessary. Does anyone have any...

I just have been browsing websites and noticed these Kaleido titanium finished rings. I was wondering if anybody knows the finish how it is achieved (just for information). Any ideas anyone?

Do I need to clean my silver jewellery with an ultrasonic cleaner or similar? I pickle, rinse, polish with a buffing wheel and hand polish with a cloth. Is this enough/safe and if not why not? Finally any suggestions about what to purchase. Cost is a consideration but I would rather get something...

"New Class and Workshop" RAISING MINIATURE VESSELS FOR JEWELRY Valentin Yotkov is a known Master of raising large vessels and now he is teaching this fabulous technique on a miniature scale. Join us at the Valentin Yotkov Studio to learn how to raise and construct miniature vessels and leave...

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I would like to know where I can found sugilite cabs and eventually sugilite pendants with silver. Thanks for any information.

hollywood celebs and debeers and stores has marketed diamonds way back when...and so diamonds command a high price, and everybody knows about it and wants it blah blah blah. someone, or some organization needs to market rubies, sapphires, emeralds, tanzanites so the general public is aware about it

Hi, I hope the new year is starting out great for everyone. My Christmas present from my hubby was the Lucas foot pedal and it is working out very nicely. Thanks for the recommendations. I'm trying to drill small holes in 24g brass sheet from Rio Grande. I'm not having any luck with the small...

I'm looking for a good source of small (4-6 mm) Aquamarine beads. I prefer good quality over abundance. Anyone out there with a suggestion?