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30-08-2024,
02:25 PM
Sheen
started a thread
Setting punches
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Gemstones and Gem Setting
Hi Everyone, took advantage of money off a punch setting set and it came through my door yesterday. Had my first go today but didn't quite work out...
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6 replies | 1007 view(s)
16-09-2024,
01:05 PM
Kegs
started a thread
Selling an extensive gemstone collection
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I used to trade gemstones and have an extensive collection remaining, which has been in storage for some years. It’s time I did something about...
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5 replies | 172 view(s)
03-09-2024,
04:24 PM
NatalieH
started a thread
Can you solder 18ct white gold with a sievert torch just using propane?
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Need Help? Ask the Experts!
Hi Does anyone know if I would be able to solder 18ct white gold with a sievert torch just using propane? I have soldered 9ct white gold before...
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2 replies | 549 view(s)
02-09-2024,
06:41 PM
catceefer
started a thread
Synthetic Mother of Pearl and Synthetic Pearls
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Question Time
Is it possible to buy effective and convincing synthetic pearls and mother of pearl? I have seen plastic pearls that look like plastic, but no...
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2 replies | 515 view(s)
27-08-2024,
12:37 PM
Ruedeleglise
started a thread
Reducing a ring .
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Question Time
I know I have seen this on this site….or I think I have!……I need to reduce a hefty silver ring by about 2 sizes. Now I seem to remember that there...
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1 replies | 639 view(s)
18-09-2024,
08:52 PM
Dennis
started a thread
Antiques Road Show Jewellkery
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Gemstones and Gem Setting
I hope you will enjoy this video of jewellery at the Antiques Road Show as much as I did, but the rather greedy reactions to the valuation not as...
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3 replies | 92 view(s)
15-09-2024,
03:58 PM
catceefer
started a thread
Suitable Glue for Wood and Silver Ring
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Need Help? Ask the Experts!
Hello. I am making a ring with a silver liner and wood on the outside. I have used lignum vitae which is an naturally oily wood. What glue...
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2 replies | 122 view(s)
14-09-2024,
02:20 PM
indospan
started a thread
Silver rings
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Need Help? Ask the Experts!
Hi, I will be making two silver rings, about 6mm wide....wondering about: - ideal thickness, was thinking of using 0.7 or 0.8mm - soft or half...
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2 replies | 121 view(s)
Today,
03:10 PM
Ruedeleglise
started a thread
Money clip…for notes
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Question Time
I am being badgered to make a money clip in silver. I need advice from you knowledgeable folk please……1. Is it practical 2. How is best to temper...
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Today,
04:21 PM
Ahmedk47
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Antiques Road Show Jewellkery
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Sapphire & Diamond 3-Stone Halo Twist Engagement Rings Explore our recently designed alternative & non-traditional engagement rings on 15% off sale....
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3 replies | 92 view(s)
Yesterday,
04:57 PM
Kegs
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Selling an extensive gemstone collection
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Classifieds
I’m very much aware, and in the middle of a house renovation. I am already speaking with Wards and Marcus McCullen. But partclarly with the more...
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5 replies | 172 view(s)
Yesterday,
03:00 PM
Dennis
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Antiques Road Show Jewellkery
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Gemstones and Gem Setting
Yes those sort of errors are annoying. The valuers views are slightly out of sync with us. Still, I've just finished a book where the protagonist's...
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3 replies | 92 view(s)
Yesterday,
07:30 AM
J Allison
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Antiques Road Show Jewellkery
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Gemstones and Gem Setting
I remember shouting at the tv when he said what he said about the opal necklace lol , "You dont want to keep them in a dry atmosphere". Some of the...
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3 replies | 92 view(s)
17-09-2024,
06:39 PM
Dennis
replied to a thread
Selling an extensive gemstone collection
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Classifieds
A lot of cash is tied up there, but selling those stones online from photographs will be tedious as you know, so it's time to be more proactive....
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5 replies | 172 view(s)
17-09-2024,
06:29 PM
Dennis
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Selling an extensive gemstone collection
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A lot of cash is tied up there, but selling those stones online from photographs will be tedious as you know, so it's time to be more proactive....
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5 replies | 172 view(s)
17-09-2024,
09:05 AM
CJ57
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Suitable Glue for Wood and Silver Ring
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Need Help? Ask the Experts!
I’ve always used araldite rapid on all my lignum work. It’s my favourite for its range of colour and the shine it can achieve. If the ratio is...
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2 replies | 122 view(s)
16-09-2024,
08:31 PM
Kegs
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Selling an extensive gemstone collection
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Thank you. I was generally quite selective though have kept some of my favourite pieces. It just seems like a waste to have these just sat in a...
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5 replies | 172 view(s)
16-09-2024,
06:44 PM
nicks creative stuff
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Selling an extensive gemstone collection
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Wow what a collection, you’ll have a lot of people drooling over that lot.
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5 replies | 172 view(s)
16-09-2024,
08:01 AM
Sheen
replied to a thread
Silver rings
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Need Help? Ask the Experts!
I do make rings using 0.8mm. Usually if it's a wide band.
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2 replies | 121 view(s)
16-09-2024,
12:13 AM
nicks creative stuff
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Suitable Glue for Wood and Silver Ring
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Need Help? Ask the Experts!
Hi James, this reminds me of wooden pen making where brass inserts are glued into wooden blanks. Cyanoacrylate (superglue) is used a lot and the...
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2 replies | 122 view(s)
14-09-2024,
07:45 PM
Dennis
replied to a thread
Silver rings
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Need Help? Ask the Experts!
Hi, it says fully annealed, which is for ease of bending, but as you say, the final hardness will depend on the amount of deformation of the metal by...
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2 replies | 121 view(s)
12-09-2024,
01:18 AM
couldmusty
replied to a thread
Last make of the year.
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Show & Tell!
The ring looks beautiful, are you adding any more this year?
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6 replies | 7491 view(s)
05-09-2024,
09:00 AM
Petal
replied to a thread
Setting punches
in
Gemstones and Gem Setting
Two things to note, I'm currently using the punch with a bought in setting, but want to make my own from tube. I'd also check the sizes of each of...
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6 replies | 1007 view(s)
05-09-2024,
08:46 AM
Petal
replied to a thread
Setting punches
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Gemstones and Gem Setting
I find that when I use them, they push too much metal over, then there is a lip which I, very carefully, remove with my Eveflex burrs. Perhaps I'm...
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6 replies | 1007 view(s)
05-09-2024,
08:15 AM
Sheen
replied to a thread
Setting punches
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Gemstones and Gem Setting
Hi Jules, that's really good to know. Any clue as to why it works sometimes and not others? I'm going to go cautiously with them
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6 replies | 1007 view(s)
04-09-2024,
10:37 AM
NatalieH
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Can you solder 18ct white gold with a sievert torch just using propane?
in
Need Help? Ask the Experts!
Thank you Peter. That’s a great help.
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2 replies | 549 view(s)
03-09-2024,
07:26 PM
ps_bond
replied to a thread
Can you solder 18ct white gold with a sievert torch just using propane?
in
Need Help? Ask the Experts!
Yes, it'll solder. Oxy/fuel is admittedly easier, but propane will do it. Microflames are electrolysis units which (broadly) split water into O2...
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2 replies | 549 view(s)
02-09-2024,
08:21 PM
catceefer
replied to a thread
Synthetic Mother of Pearl and Synthetic Pearls
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Question Time
Thank you, Jules. That is helpful and I shall have a look. James
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2 replies | 515 view(s)
02-09-2024,
07:20 PM
Petal
replied to a thread
Setting punches
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Gemstones and Gem Setting
Hi Sheena, I have the same set as you and have tried both hammering punches and rotating them whilst setting faceted stones and have found that...
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6 replies | 1007 view(s)
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