I own a jewelry packaging company (ring boxes, pouches, gift-wrap, bags, etc.), and for years, we've had difficulty finding reps to sell our products into independant jewelry stores. Hence, I thought I'd post our needs in this group, per chance someone out there might be interested in what we have...

I have to say the main reason for me watching the show is to see what kind of earrings she will wear. She sure has an amazing collection. Could anyone tell me is there a way to find something out about earrings she wore on her 50-th birthday show (kind of 4-stone diamond drops-AMAZING)? I'm looking...

This bail is 1 1/2 long x 1/2 inch wide and has a 1/4 inch roll it the top edge. Any idea where I can find sterling ones? I have searched through many of the major jewelry findings suppliers Many thanks for any advice.

Folks, I'm thinking of adding a sparkie fusion welder to my shop, but I'm worried about the major limitation of findings sources. I know about ballou already. Where are other good places to get findings with the special fusion nib? Is it possible to add the fusion nib yourself? The folks at...

Mediaeval Craftsmanship & the Modern Amateur,More particularly with Reference to Metal & Enamel 1923 by Newton Wethered In buff coloured boards.Front board had some staing,some red ink to top edge of first pages,but does not extend on to pages or text.Otherwise is good condition I believe this book...

I am developing a Table Top CNC Gang Tool Lathe. It will offer various spindle options. It will be available in two, three and four axis models. It will also be available with CANNED ring band programs. respond for more information

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I've been hand-making jewellery for many years, and make my own collets by the traditional method of bending a fan shaped piece of metal into a truncated hollow cone, soldering it and truing it with a punch and die. Its all pretty basic stuff but I've always had a big problem with bending the...

It is toxic. See the MSDS... It is photosensitive, and will degrade into Methyl Iodide (see the MSDS for that also) * it will break down in the presence of light* It must be used in a fumehood, or use a respirator. Gloves must be worn. It will cause painful swelling of the hands otherwise. It...

Hello, Does anyone have experience using a hydroflux (Okai) or equivalent water torch with sterling silver. I need to solder fitments onto heavy sterling belt buckles. I worry that it's not suited to sterling although that kind of device looks good overall. Just wondering. PW

I know my daughter watches everything I make, I found this site that has jewelry kits for children, so they can work along side their Moms :-) http://www.craft-kits.net/jewelry-kits.htm Ti

I am looking for a good reputable appraiser in the Seattle area. Would anyone be able to recommend one? Thanks! CeM

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Hi, I am trying to make Blood-Red, Blue and Orange colors for Glassblowers. I know there are lot of commercial suppliers of glass colors but I want to do them myself as I can't afford the cost of comm. ones nor are they available in my country. Can someone please help me here.

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Hi All, Back in September, I posted a question here asking about forming and soldering a couple of 14K white gold rings. I received a bunch of helpful replies here as well as a number of off-list emails from folks who offered much helpful advice. I just wanted to say "THANKS!" to all who...

i think it is all jewellery grade . it is yukon placer gold.

I am looking for a certain type of bangle finding in sliver. the type of finding that i am searching for resembles a bangle with a hollow groove in the center where seed beads can be threaded all the way around (bangle not bracelet). also, i am looking for small sterling silver clapperless bells...

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