Hi. I am looking for empty used clean nose pin boxes (Usually silver) that holds 20 pcs in white square transparent case with hard sponge look alike insert Need about 100 pcs. Thanks.

Hi everyone. Last night, Seattle experienced a major windstorm that has resulted in widespread power outages across the region (about half of Seattle City Light Co.'s customers are still without power as I write this 24 hours later). They say it may be several days before everyone's power is...

damaged chuck probably binding motor--i have no tools or manual that come with it how do i replace collet?--from nose piece is removable by hand tia peter

If I would like my diamond to show the same briliance and less fire (cause some tend to be a bit "too colorful"), I should choose: a) A stone that has less facets, since less facets generally means less briliance, therefore less fire? b) A stone with more facets, since more facets means smaller...

I am looking for a supplier of Nylon or plastic components to make earrings with. If you know where I can look, it'd be greatly appreciated. Sue.

Does anyone know where there is an up to date price list of current Rolex watch models??? Any help appreciated.

In no particular order, guys, but addressed to the apparent fact that you three seem to be engaged, intentionally and willingly or not, in some minor squabbling. seems silly. Here are my thoughts. Arguments. Please remember that this newsgroup is moderated. Part of my job as moderator is...

I recently came across some 40 year old gold chain that had been in a box for many years. The problem is all of the soldered joints have become very weak. The joints look good but the slightest force will open them up. What could have caused this and is there a straightforward repair without ...

Would 5 year old Boxes of Castaldo Ready-Cut Mold Rubber still be usable? I think I have read in the past they lose the abilty to vulcanize after a time or vulcanize by themselves at room temperature over time or somthing like that. TIA Mike in Arkansas

Des anyone know of a resource for images of older jewellery renderings from Cartier, Faberge, etc? Looking for sketchbook kind of stuff. Gouche and canson (or whatever) as well. any leads would be helpful.

Hi everyone, this is Nick from Hong Kong. I am pleased to introduce our Jadeite Learning Center http://www.collectaneajade.com for everyone here to learn more about Jadeite. Questions like difference between Jadeite and Nephrite, about the color of Jade is clearly explained and everyone here is...

Dear Friends, I have some vintage and antique pieces of jewelry, and I would like to have them appraised. I read that online appraisal services now exist. I do have quality digital photographs of the items. Please give me your input on this subject. Thank you very much. Talal

I am looking for existing platforms where it is possible to sell Jewelry 3D custom designs. I mean online auctions and selling networks like eBay, etc. I could not find more or less useful platform for selling this kind of product so far. Any idea about this?

My fiance and I have an business that we are looking to expand to online sales (we already have an ebay and etsy store as well as a main webpage with links to the approprate stores). I'm looking for advice on how to get more people to look at and ultimately buy our jewlery... anyone???? manda

Attention: Jewelers, metalsmiths, blacksmiths and metal sculptors. Call for entries for METAL Inclinations International Online Exhibition Deadline: June 30, 2008 New Awards! $4,000 USD total The Society for Midwest Metalsmiths presents Metal Inclinations, an International Juried Digital...

The only thing more over rated than mom's apple pie---is owning your own business

Hi there, Does anyone know if there are any people in the USA experienced in cutting opal? I used to be an opal miner back in Australia many moons ago and still have a few bits and pieces around that I wouldn't mind having someone cut for me to see how they come up. Anybody know if...

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...

Hi all, I am contemplating opening a jewellery shop it will sell my own work and other designer-jewellers work whom I admire. I have never operated a physical shop before as I have sold via galleries and direct from my workshop. The shop is in a quiet but slightly touristey village location in...

It is with sadness in my heart that I report that a great mentor and friend to many of us passed away this last week at the age of 85. Oppi's sincere kindness and willingness to share his vast knowledge will be sorely missed. Fred