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Jewelry making and gemology. (Moderated)
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SWANSTROM Cutters - Only $35/Pair!
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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... more »
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What tools please?
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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... more »
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seal watch parts into jewelry
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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... more »
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Beaded Halloween Jack-o-lantern Charm with tutorial!
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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... more »
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MOVADO Wristwatch ... Real or Fake?
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Hello! I recently purchased a "Movado" wristwatch 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 resembles a Movado Portico, but... more »
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'Spectacular' new diamond found
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No doubt this is old news to some but I've only come across it. In light of the recent discussions regarding diamonds this link may be of interest: [link]
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Synthetic Coral
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Hi! Can anyone please let me know what is the color fastness of the synthetic coral gemstone? Any additional information will be greatly appreciated.
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Tips From The Jeweler's Bench
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The Ganoksin Project S i n c e 1 9 9 6 Jewelry Manufacturing Methods and Techniques [link] The Gem and Jewelry World's Foremost Resource on The Internet. Open to the public, Free of Charge! Tips From The Jeweler's Bench - Circulation: 45,000 ------------------------------ ------------------------------ -------------... more »
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Traditional methods of diamond identification:-
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I'm trying to find various traditional methods of diamond identification:- I've read the following. But, so far have not tested their authenticity:- 1. When you place a real diamond on your eyelids it feels cool and does not get warmer soon. While this is not so in case of a ordinary stone. 2. Real diamond does not loose its shine on wearing it.... more »
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