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I need Info by The Lurch
I'd like to get into crafting and shaping stones (not diamonds, but semi precious and such) Where does one get the necessary equipment to cut, shape and polish stones and rocks?
March 20th 11 11:11 AM
by Booger Go to last post
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J-2R Casting machine Raffle by Ganoksin
All! Rio Grande, has generously offered a new J-2R Casting Machine (worth $6,000). We will raffle it for $40 per ticket with a limit of 200 tickets to be sold in total. The Raffle is organized by Sam Patania, Tucson. Raffle date will be February 6, 2004. Get a chance to win! Buy your Raffle...
December 16th 03 06:35 AM
by Ganoksin Go to last post
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Determining fair 14K jewelry pricing by Bill
Hello all I've enjoyed reading your informative group and I believe I can find an answer to my question here. I strive to be an overall educated consumer particularly concerning high ticket items like 14K and/or diamond jewelry. I am aware of widespread high markups in the retail jewelry...
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December 2nd 03 04:17 AM
by Bill Go to last post
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New Newsgroup by Frosty
Please forgive the X-post, but trying to get this new newsgroup working. It's not that I don't like your newsgroup, actually its very interesting. I just think there oughta be an unmoderated one as well. It's just the rebel/anarchist in me. :) Thanx!
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June 6th 06 02:46 AM
by Al Balmer Go to last post
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MOVADO Wris****ch ... Real or Fake? by Scott[_5_]
Hello! I recently purchased a "Movado" wris****ch for a very modest price at an estate sale, and I was wondering if there are any telltale ways to distinguish an authentic Movado watch from a potential knock-off piece from a New York City street vendor. In particular, the men's watch I have...
October 13th 09 06:36 PM
by Abrasha Go to last post
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Soldering Jump Rings by Raane
Well, the gas tanks have finally arrived and the "studio" (read "previously dining room,") is set up, although still missing any type of bench grinder or rolling mill (and likely a few other things that I don't even know, yet, that I will need). While I was waiting for equipment and tools to...
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March 16th 04 05:28 PM
by KG Go to last post
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BEADING & JEWELLERY CLASSES START 4th OCTOBER 2003 by JulesGems ~ Beads & Things
Jewellery Making & Beading Classes in Cardiff, South Wales. All Classes held at JulesGems ~ Beads & Things Full details available online at http://www.julesgems.com Classes limited to 6 places per class to give full attention to each participant. Fees are £25 per class and include a £5 voucher...
September 24th 03 04:01 PM
by JulesGems ~ Beads & Things Go to last post
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Polishing compound question by Andrew Falanga
Hi, Wow, has it been a long time since I've posted to this NG. My wife and I are currently cutting a few topaz stones for a client and these topaz are unlike anything we've ever seen. They are taking a polish in a most difficult manner and this is forcing us to consider some alternative...
August 10th 10 08:12 AM
by Abrasha Go to last post
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[FAQ] Posting and Advertising Guidelines for rec.crafts.jewelry by [email protected]
For those new to this group, or wishing to advertise, herein is the info you need to understand what's going on with this moderated newsgroup, and what's allowed as to advertising. Although I've titled this post "FAQ", I've not actually written it in the traditional FAQ format. I do hope no one's...
November 29th 04 03:54 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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removing the gold plating by Eddie
Hi all! My customer wants to have "back" her silverchain, so is there some (easy way) to remove gold plating from silverchain? TIA Eddie
April 14th 04 02:41 AM
by Eddie Go to last post
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Casting porosity in Silver by Dennis Montilepre
HELP !!! I am casting silver using a vacume caster and am getting porosity ( very small pits ) they seem to pop up during the last part of the finishing. I am using an electro melt and melting around 300 grams of silver at a time. I am sure I am spruing the pieces correctly . What am I doing wrong...
December 3rd 03 10:59 AM
by Heinrich Butschal Go to last post
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Why jewelers encourage white gold than platinum? by Michael
Dear All, I am wondering why the jewelers that I have been to at least 4, are recommending with engagement rings that white gold is better than platinum. It is very clear that plantinum is the superior metal on the websites and newsgroups ( durable, last longer, no need for replating). But...
February 14th 04 07:42 PM
by Stef Go to last post
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best white gold? by m4816k
14k vs. 18k? Palladium vs. nickel? Which brings the best white color? Thanks!
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July 11th 05 04:22 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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[FAQ] Posting and Advertising Guidelines for rec.crafts.jewelry by [email protected]
For those new to this group, or wishing to advertise, herein is the info you need to understand what's going on with this moderated newsgroup, and what's allowed as to advertising. Although I've titled this post "FAQ", I've not actually written it in the traditional FAQ format. I do hope no one's...
February 17th 04 04:31 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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gold filled wire by Diana Jones
I will try this again and be more specific this time. I need to solder some approximately 12mm jump rings of 16 gauge gold filled wire. Can this be done? Do I pickle? Can this go in my sterling silver pickle? Will the flux I use with sterling silver work? What sort of flame will work and do I...
May 14th 04 02:15 AM
by Diana Jones Go to last post
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silver color combination by m4816k
I'm thinking of getting some jewellery in diferent combinations of silver color, but I don't know is it worth it. For example, I was thinking of getting 3 rings, one of which would be of platinum and the other two of silver (and wearing them together with the platinum one in the middle to make a...
July 27th 03 05:57 PM
by Heinrich Butschal Go to last post
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good vs bad white gold by HurricaneMB
I've got a white gold engagement ring that I just love. However, after reading up on white gold after I got it, I'm a bit annoyed. The way I understand it, in the US, most white gold is made of a nickel and gold alloy, which is somewhat yellowish, so a rhodium plating is applied to make it bright...
January 1st 04 12:07 AM
by KG Go to last post
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HOW MUCH DO RUBIES AND EMERALDS COST PER CARAT? by wyatt wyatt
p.s. is there an organization or place that keeps an 'official' (more or less) price of such precious stones such as emeralds and rubies? For the stock market, we have the Dow jones average, but what about precious stones? Thanks.
August 13th 03 03:00 AM
by wyatt wyatt Go to last post
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What does "salty" diamond mean? And 11k white gold? by AuroraeB
What does it mean when a jeweler refers to diamonds in a ring as being "salty"? Does this mean it is not a real diamond? A poor quality diamond? I had a ring looked at by a jeweler, to see if it could be sized and if it was even worth putting the effort into sizing it. It's an old ring purchased...
September 13th 03 05:22 PM
by sbright Go to last post
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custom mandrel by Marggi
I have been making ring sizer sets for our different mandrel shapes during the slow "back to school" days of September. Unfortunately, one of our most popular custom shapes has no mandrel available. A picture of this shape is available...
September 13th 03 05:21 PM
by sbright Go to last post
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