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Re: Curious about Jade appraisal

derco...@cableone.net (Cochise2112) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:11:09 UT

Hi,
I have a wonderful Jade Jar that I inherited from my father. It is
complete with lid, and has hand carved rings that are carved out of
the original body. My father was in the merchant marine for 40 years
and he picked up a lot of things from overseas like this. He also
picked up trees made of jade and pocketwatches made of silver that say

[ADVERT] SWANSTROM Cutters - Only $35/Pair!

larryh...@gmail.com (phlegm4106) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:39:55 UT

Swanstrom Super-Flush (jewelry) Cutters - Only $35 Ea.
I have several pairs of (brand new) Swanstrom Super-Flush cutters for
sale for only $35 per pair (normally sold at $50+ per pair).
Swanstrom Super-Flush cutters are the best, most precise cutters in
the business and is a household word with jewelry goldsmiths and

Re: Synthetic Coral

janetalexande...@yahoo.com (Janet_of_all_trades) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:50:35 UT

It depends on what you are using it for. If it is for wearable
jewelry, it should do fine. I used some in a doorknocker which is
exposed to the west sun and after a year it faded in color.

Re: Antique Jewelry

william.bl...@hotmail.co.uk (William Black) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:02:53 UT

The name of a buyer at a public auction is not normally published.

Re: Antique Jewelry

ganesh.growthsoluti...@gmail.com (Ganesh) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:56:17 UT

m
I am sorry, there was sufficient press coverage discussing this
auction. But, again I could not find out who brought the necklace. If
anyone comes across the buyer's details please us let know it.

Re: Antique Jewelry

william.bl...@hotmail.co.uk (William Black) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:55:45 UT

Well both her and it feature in a best selling book...

Re: Antique Jewelry

ganesh.growthsoluti...@gmail.com (Ganesh) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:39:35 UT

Correction
Some one bought it "for 55,200 pounds, inclusive of Buyer's
Premium"
just check [link]
wonder who bought it

Re: Antique Jewelry

ganesh.growthsoluti...@gmail.com (Ganesh) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:34:29 UT

Well, they are more interested in things like these if there is lot of
mileage associated with it. This necklace did not have lot of press
coverage and it seems not lot know she was the one originally
possessing the kohinoor.

Re: 'Spectacular' new diamond found

ganesh.growthsoluti...@gmail.com (Ganesh) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:33:51 UT

that's a great looking diamond its a great 507 carat!!!
and the color of the stone looks great..
wow

Re: What tools please?

janetalexande...@yahoo.com (Janet_of_all_trades) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:43:35 UT

What part of Texas are you in. There is a gem and mineral club with
all kinds of tools for cutting stone in Arlington TX. After becoming a
member the cost for using the tools is around $10 an hour.
Additionally, there is a gem club in Garland Tx. Any type of diamond
bit burs will work, while using water to keep the stone wet. If the

Re: What tools please?

alcky...@swbell.net (1 Lucky Texan) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:13:36 UT

On Oct 15, 9:35=A0pm, "Jeremy Pinwhistle" <pinwhis...@micorsoft.com>
wrote:
I suppose one way to proceed 'cheaply' would be to take a small,
bleach-filled container to your dentist and ask him to place his used
bits in it for you to collect. Then, either rent or buy or borrow a
high-speed air drill, or, probably much better, get a Dremel - type

What tools please?

pinwhis...@micorsoft.com (Jeremy Pinwhistle) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:35:23 UT

Hi,
Could someone advise me on what type of tools/kit I need to buy for shaping
small pieces of stone please?
The material is really soft - it can be scratched with a point of a nail,
and can be cut with an ordinary hacksaw/ drill.
What I would like is to make small (around 1cm to 3cm) figurines from it, so

seal watch parts into jewelry

twocran...@yahoo.com (Ben) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:35:09 UT

I'm experimenting with 'steampunk' look jewelry and wanted to create a
design on a 316 steel pendant or ring. After I set the tiny
pocketwatch parts in place, what do you recommend to clear seal and
protect them? I thought about epoxy, but what about marine varnish or
wood floor sealer. Obviously, the harder and more scratch resistant

Beaded Halloween Jack-o-lantern Charm with tutorial!

leech...@gmail.com (beadangel) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:34:58 UT

I just finished another Halloween charm, it's a 3D Halloween Pumpkin
Face basket charm.
I made it with orange and black glass seed beads using the right angle
and triangle weave technique.
Here's the free tutorial to share at:
[link]
You can make it with small beads like me to hang it as charm or make

Call for Artists - Athens Indie Craftstravaganzaa Holiday Market

athensindiecraftstravagan...@gmail.com (Athens Indie Craftstravaganzaa) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:23:17 UT

Athens Indie Craftstravagazaa is now accepting applications for our
Holiday 2009 Craftstravaganzaa.
We are looking for artists and makers of all persuasions, from fine
arts to handcrafts. Quirky, raw, & innovative arts especially
favored.
Visit our website [link] for show