As a by the by Dennis, I saw some really quite nice pendants the other day which were simple silver frames in which had been set (presumably with glue) crushed gemstones or chips, might be a way of using your box of shame without the agony of seeing them go to waste.
Here is a link to one that I saw http://www.etsy.com/listing/88980483...al-peridot-and
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