| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Gold Testers | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I took my grandmothers ring that was passed down to me to a pawn shop to have it tested to see what ...
A: I answered this before...? sorry I am not familiar with a gold testing ,achine... the acid method ...
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| ring | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 carat diamond ring. it needs to be resized& the diamond is loose. estimate of cost ...
A: Sorry can't help you on price but get a couple quotes minimum.. here is another thing to ...
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| melting gold | 11/13/2009 |
Q: foxwell,I have to small bars of gold and I'll would like to melt them together ,could you please ...
A: ..if you want to do this yourself.. first you need a high temp torch ..I think 2,500 degrees.. this ...
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| stone setting... | 10/29/2009 |
Q: but i want to make sure i set them right.....They are going to be for neckleaces and all I can think ...
A: .I dont quite understand why you need epoxy if you are drilling holes.. I know drilling correctly ...
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| Tumbling Larimar for Cabachons | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I have some pieces of larimar that were tumbled in a vibrating tumbler. The stones are flat. They ...
A: sorry I know so little on tumbling...try calling Rio Grande in Albuquerque NM...there are so many ...
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| markings inside ring | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I just bought a used ring from a coworker.it has in the marking 14k ZEI she claims it is from Zales ...
A: First call Zales...second go to a Gemologist with it... make sure it is not Moisenite a synthetic ...
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| making coral shiny | 10/3/2009 |
Q: How do I make a coral shine. The coral beads are opaque and I would like to make them shine. Can I ...
A: First..."shine" is a funstion of no scraches even microscpic.. a tumbler sounds like a good start to ...
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| Gems | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I was gem hunting in Hiddenite, North Carolina. We found some pretty gems and stones but nothing ...
A: ..Im in Oceanside,,!...I realy do not know much about polishing... as i understand it you need to ...
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| Gemstone Eval/Appraisal..What to expect and how to proceed | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have recently begun cataloging items from my mothers jewelry boxes after her passing. I have come ...
A: First generally silver jewelry does not have much value... finer more expensive stones are generally ...
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| discolored white gold | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have a ring that's to large. I used either duct or electrical tape on it to take up some of the ...
A: Sorry I'm not really an expert on White Gold but my understanding is that is white all the way ...
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| karat marking jewelry | 9/8/2009 |
Q: do you know if it is legal or proper to fuse or solder a 10k gold component to a .925 or sterling ...
A: Sorry not sure..I can tell you i constantly receive questions on stamps on jewelry and I'm sure to ...
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| Discolored Lapis Stone | 9/8/2009 |
Q: I dipped my lapis ring in silver cleaner and what looks like a film formed over the lapis changing ...
A: Well never had this problem before but what should work is to have the stone repolished... this ...
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| Numbers inside my ring | 9/5/2009 |
Q: My engagement ring was purchased from a pawn shop and there are numbers inscribed inside and i was ...
A: I think you are correct on 14k..it can easily be tested by a jeweler (free hopefully..ask first) i ...
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| ring | 8/31/2009 |
Q: i bought a silver ring at yard sale, and it is beauiful and everyone that sees it loves it, the ring ...
A: ... hello sorry to get back to you so late must remember the value of the ring includes how much you ...
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| sterling silver rhodium plating | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I have an oxidized (by design) sterling silver necklace and would like it to look mmor like my white ...
A: It can be done on .925 silver but I, quite sure it is an envolved eloctropalting porcedure that you ...
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| Gold ring with precious and semi precious stones | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I received a new 10 kt. gold ring from a renowned jewelry chain. The ring is a men's ring. It has a ...
A: PC may be designers initials...call thr store and ask...you know 10K is a very small % of gold... it ...
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| Soldered Prong on Princess Cut | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I have an engagement ring with a 1cwt Princess cut that was purchase on Feb 10th, 2009 from a ...
A: im not a diamond expert but diamonds are the hardest susbstance on the planet...I have never heard ...
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| Where to buy gemstones in Nashville? | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I live in Nashville and I am looking for a place/shop/wholesale dealer to buy gemstones such as ...
A: Try calling the Gemological Institute of America in Carlsbad California.. and ask them if they have ...
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| resizing bezel set genuine stone rings | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I am planning to buy bezel set genuine stone rings in sterling silver. We are using larger size ...
A: Each stone has a different fracture .points from heat... resizing a ring with a stone and is very ...
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| Nobellux Ladies Watch | 7/21/2009 |
Q: Good Afternoon I am in need of your assistance in regards to having a watch that I have appraised. ...
A: You need to go to someone who is anexpert on clocks and watches specifically... also be sure you see ...
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| lapis lazuli pendant | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I have recently been given a lapis lazuli pendant that I just love, and I wear it almost every day. ...
A: what makes any stone brilliant and shiny is the polishing... it is done in grades of roughness with ...
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| silver casting | 6/18/2009 |
Q: how to remove gases and impurties from silver while melting in a open crucible?
A: Are you using old used silver or making .925 new by adding the alloys...If you are starting with ...
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| selling a diamond | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 carrot pear shaped diamond set in platinum that was appraised for $11,000. I have ...
A: I know in the United States the best way to determine the value of a diamond is to send it to the ...
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| stones final polish | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I have just started polishing gemstones and making jewelry. The problem is,the last phase of the ...
A: I am not an expert in this but it must be the last polishing agent you are using for that stone...we ...
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| resizing an engagement ring | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I just got engaged. The ring needs to be resized to a larger sized. Is this something that I ...
A: For any Goldsmith resizing a ring should be the simplest thing... if for some reason the stone is ...
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| TO SELL | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I HAVE A PC GEM ITS 45 CT AQUAMARIN I WANT SELL HOW PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKYOU
A: You will be on the stone..... he can range from almost worthless to a very high price... you should ...
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| quarts? | 4/27/2009 |
Q: is there an easy way to verify with out going to a gemologist? When I hold them in my hand they ...
A: There are so many stones these dolphins could be... I hate to say you really should find a ...
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| damage to gems from heat | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I need to know how hot precious and semi-precious stones can get before being damaged. I would also ...
A: I really am not an expert in this field of gems in terms of their temperature tolerance... I'm sure ...
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| what type of gem to i have? | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I have a ring that is in the shape of a diamond and is a color changing stone. it has purple, green ...
A: There is a chance that is labradite... at times this one was just dark with no collar than when it ...
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| question about stone and markings | 4/8/2009 |
Q: Hi there is a brooch advertised on ebay with looks like goldtone rope style setting with a amber ...
A: The c757 sounds like some sort of a model code... although I don't know... determining exactly what ...
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| setting stones | 4/7/2009 |
Q: is it possible to make a living simply setting stones bought for the purpose, in bought settings? ...
A: Okay the secret here is to buy direct... and buying over the Internet is difficult because you're ...
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| setting stones | 4/7/2009 |
Q: is it possible to make a living simply setting stones bought for the purpose, in bought settings?
A: not exactly sure of your question...you want to buy stones and set them in standard findings ..then ...
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| ruby | 3/4/2009 |
Q: i was recently in franklin, north carolina and did some gem hunting. i got some uncut rubies ...
A: This is not my expertise but I can tell you it sounds high... this may be difficult but I always had ...
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| Setting a Raw Stone | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I have a ring (see attached image) that I would like to duplicate, meaning I want to make rings and ...
A: ..I can not imagine you could "melt" shiver over the stone...the first thing that will happen is the ...
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| Making Pendants with semi precious stones | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I am new to the lapidary field and would like to know what equipment I need to make pendants using ...
A: ..I do not do any cabbing but you should Google Rio Grande catalog from Alberquerge New ...
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| white and cream onyx | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I bought a white and cream 3 piece dolphin from Mexico and one of the dolphins broke off during ...
A: Clean broken area well..even scath it clean...you can use any 24 hour epoxy....you must clamp it ...
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| sapphires | 1/23/2009 |
Q: i just bought a sapphire necklace and ear rings the sapphires have like a film over them. i was ...
A: Sorry out of my area ...does not sound right...try calling the GIA in Carlsbad Ca... ask for help or ...
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| what to do with two rubies | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I bought,some years ago, two rubies that came with certification through GEMDATA and GIA. The ...
A: The cirtification will be very important by grading the rubies...I waould say look for 3 offers... ...
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| Identify and value of antique gemstone ring | 1/13/2009 |
Q: How do I find the value and identity of gemstones in a ring I bought at a "junk store". They had ...
A: Well a gemologist needs to see the stones firsthand absolutely... And yes keep it in site always.... ...
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| Gemstones in Jewellery | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I have several pendants and others accessories that I purchased from a garage sale a while back and ...
A: I did not receive the photos however to get an accurate assessment of what your stones are, you need ...
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| Resetting Ring Stones | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I recently received a very lovely and unexpected gift from my parent’s worth in the region of £2000. ...
A: . I use speech recognition if you see any errors I apologize... first replacement stones you have to ...
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| earrings cast in lead? | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a pair of earrings at a thrift store which appear to be very old. I can not ...
A: . doubt they would be solid lead...perhaps Pewter...which is mixture lead and tin...and it can be ...
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| Certification | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a tanzanite gemstone online and the seller is offering a CGJL certificate of ...
A: .. well you do know what Kansas night rhymes with...? that would be Tanzanite... so much for my ...
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| Certification | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a tanzanite gemstone online and the seller is offering a CGJL certificate of ...
A: I am not really familiar with CGJL.. and I'm guessing it is a grading report not an appraisal of ...
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| Gold Plate | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I have read several of your fine answers and the one about melting down gold jewelry to reclaim the ...
A: I'm really not an expert in this field however... I can't imagine that there would be enough gold in ...
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| silver necklace | 11/5/2008 |
Q: i have a silver necklace thaqt means alot to me it got mixed up with my gold rings and now has ...
A: get a good silver polish paste...and pull the chain through a soft cloth with the paste...over and ...
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| ring | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I found a ring and on the inside it says w_plat. What does this mean? Is the ring real? Thanks, ...
A: It could mean a lot of things.. it may refer to the designer or the Goldsmith.. or if it is platinum ...
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| how long would it take for a jeweler | 9/24/2008 |
Q: how long would it take for a jeweler to remove a small .9 diamond from a simple prong setting.I sent ...
A: well I dont think the time would take long but would he have a similar replacement on hand..?.I tell ...
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| stone setting | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure if I should twist the punches over the top of the tube and stone or push down. Any ...
A: you need to ask a silversmith or a goldsmith.. the other thing you can do is find out the phone ...
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| stone setting | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure if I should twist the punches over the top of the tube and stone or push down. Any ...
A: Did you call Rio Grande..they will have your answer.. rolfe hello Sam I am having trouble with your ...
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| losing a stone from a ring | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I have had a ring with a diamond and 2 sapphires for 8 years with no problems. One week ago I took ...
A: .as you probably know high heat is used when resizing a ring and often all the stones are removed ...
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| Antique Vermeil & Garnet Ring | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to figure out the approximate age of a ring I recently purchased in Germany. I was told ...
A: sorry this is definitely outside of my expertise... I can suggest that you go to a gold smith.. ...
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| Raw Gems | 6/30/2008 |
Q: .. My family and I just got back from the Emerald Mine in North Carolina.. while there we found ...
A: ... sounds like you had a mother lode.... what you need to do is to find a good gemologist.. that is ...
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| Melting Gems | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I am under 13 and i would like to understand how to melt semi-precious mineral. I am not quite sure ...
A: here is what you should do... there is a whole huge industry of making man-made precious stones... ...
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| Gold Stamping | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I purchased a Tanzanite & Diamond ring set in 14k White Gold. It is stamped "14k ERA". Do you ...
A: rings can have many stampings on them and they can be very hard to figure out... ERA could be the ...
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| Melting Gems | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I am under 13 and i would like to understand how to melt semi-precious mineral. I am not quite sure ...
A: when you saying now I assume you mean by his seat in order to melt semiprecious stone for example ...
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| resizing | 6/13/2008 |
Q: How much to resize a platinum ring 1 size up?
A: every Goldsmith is going to be different...my guess a fair price is $40-$60... but I'm really not ...
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| engraving change | 6/8/2008 |
Q: can the engraving be changed on a antique 14k signet ring? Thanks
A: this is out of my expertise and only a guess.. I would think the original engraving would be easily ...
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| ring marked 18 | 5/25/2008 |
Q: i have a ring in silver color and inside the ring it is stamped 18 thats all no k beside it, what ...
A: . stamps on rings can be difficult to know what they stand for.. generally speaking in 18 will refer ...
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| ring sizing | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I just got my class ring a few weeks ago. In the morning it fits ok but later in the day it get ...
A: I did answer this question before did you received the answer I said you should definitely have the ...
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| type of stone | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I bought a bracelet when I was on vacation and due to the language barrier, I didn't understand the ...
A: .. the difficulty to identify your stone is that there are so many that can be that color... I won't ...
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| Ring mounting | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I purchased a 10K gold Victorian style ring (mounting only)from ebay and was wandering if you could ...
A: Well you need to determine what stone you will mount..diamonds depending on the 4 Cs ...
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| rough cut gems | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I have come into a good parcel of Aquamarine stones, spessartite, and color change garnets. I was ...
A: This is out of my expertise but I suggest you call the GIA in Ca. they specialze in diamonds but I ...
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| faceted stone settings | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I had a question about setting faceted stones in pre-made tube settings. I have taken 3 ...
A: ..sorry all the stones we mount are simple cabs with no facet.. I would suggest that you call Rio ...
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| Amber | 3/9/2008 |
Q: what adhesive should I use on Amber to reset my stone in the silver earring it fell out of?
A: there are many very good adhesives for jewelry now.. the part of the amber that will be glued should ...
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| Vermont Peridot/Olivine | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I have some material that I can find little or no information about. I will be getting back in there ...
A: . so no one else has this new stone...that sounds exciting...shouldn't you show it to whatever group ...
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| White spot on crystal ring | 2/14/2008 |
Q: Just bought a ring made by a famous ring designer. He calls the stone "turquoise crystal," which I ...
A: . I don't understand why it is a tourquoise crystal...? can the seller explain..it does not seem to ...
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| ring manufacturer or diamond? | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I have recently become engaged, in doing so i inherited a family heirloom we would love to find out ...
A: I am not a diamond expert but I can suggest the following.. I assume the ring has monetary value and ...
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| How to Remove Epoxy Set Stones? | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I have a project whereas I would like to remove some 21 2mm stones set in pre-drilled holes and most ...
A: . but here are a few thoughts.. you did not mention how long ago this was set ...the newer epoxies ...
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| Inconsistent valaution fo diamond | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I recently had my diamond solitaire engagement ring reset at a reputable local manufacturing ...
A: . I did answer this question before I'm not sure if you received it..? my best advice is to get to ...
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| Using glue in fine jewelry? | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I just purchased 2 gold rings from reputable on-line jeweler...Looking closer at both rings I ...
A: . are you sure the side mounts are not holding the stone in place..? I know glues over the past few ...
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| removing a pearl from a ring to re set as a pendant | 1/23/2008 |
Q: i have a client that brought in this large pearl in a gold ring that i need to remove to make a ...
A: It is difficult to give you much advice without seeing the Pearl and how it is mounted... if it is ...
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| soldering | 1/22/2008 |
Q: Wanted to know about how much it generally would cost to solder my diamond stud earrings onto my ...
A: I am assuming you want to remove the prongs from the earings and have them soldered onto a ring.. ...
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| Stones | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I have a ring that belongs to my late great aunt. I took it to an antique store in Charlston SC ...
A: . I did answer this question before perhaps you did not receive it.. if you feel the ring is ...
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| Gold Dipping | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I have earrings that I have had for over 25 years made by Monet and Nappier. I love these earrings ...
A: . First it is important to know what the earings are made of.. Are they gold filled that is plated ...
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| restore damaged abalone shell | 12/30/2007 |
Q: Greetings Rolfe, Just found this great help site, will bookmark! Here's my first go at it...I have ...
A: . while I have never had this experience witha abalone..which is very beautiful..here is my ...
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| about sterling silver! | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I bought a ring that was suppose to be sterling silver and it says 925 in the ring but, after a bit ...
A: .silver should be stamped "925" right on the ring ...also a jeweler can do a simple test for silver ...
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| Gluing of onyx stones | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I wanted to know how do I stick black onyx stones on to gold? If I use any type of glue, will it ...
A: . there is one called E 6000 but investigate this..try to find people who do work with dichroic ...
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| Sapphire ring | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I recently took my Tacori wedding ring to a jeweler to have a diamond band soldered to it I have ...
A: . I have certainly heard of this happening with diamonds...and there isn't anything to keep that ...
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| gem manufacturer | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I own a new bead store in Winnipeg, MB. I am looking for a lead on the gem manufacturer as I want to ...
A: not so easy finding direct factory to buy from..go to tucson Gem show is the best way but that is ...
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| yellow gold ring | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I have been wearing my rings for 15 years and today I looked down and instead of yellow gold they ...
A: .This is totally a guess..I have no expertise in this... as I understand, vermeil is a layer of gold ...
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| Larimar & Dicro | 10/30/2007 |
Q: Hey Rolfe, Will there be any larimar available soon for us or are we out of the loop??? We've been ...
A: . ...nice to hear from you both...let me check with len and sue...we will definetly get you some ...
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| setting a diamond | 10/28/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me how much it costs to set a diamond in a channel-cut ring?
A: Sorry I can not answer your question but I can tell you... if it is a valuable or a family ...
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| Patinum ring | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I found a platinum ring designed by scott kelly..i would like to try to find its worth...i took it ...
A: sorry i never heard of scott kelly.. go to google.com i found thid The Armor of God Ring - ...
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| Dremel Tool? | 8/29/2007 |
Q: Is a Dremel Tool appropiate for drilling fake gems for jewelry making?
A: I personally have disliked dremmell tools..they are really designed for part time home use...and as ...
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| help identifying an old ring | 8/28/2007 |
Q: My husband gave me a ring when we were dating (over 28 years ago). The stone looks like a garnet ...
A: ..you should go to actually more than one jeweler and get their opinions..keep going until you have ...
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| 694 carat golden rare topez | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I'd like to sell my rare topez. It was found in the 60's. I still have the article on it. It was ...
A: I really am not an expert in selling gems.. but this is what I would strongly recommend.. find the ...
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| Resetting Aquamarine | 8/21/2007 |
Q: My mother-in-law gave me a ring thats aqua marine set in gold when my husband and I got married. ...
A: I suggest getting a minimum..and some way less than fair.. of 3 estimates from jewelrers..they all ...
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| diamond drill | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I would like to drill a hole through an inch and a half stone where do I buy a drill for this. ...
A: . my suggestion is to go to heavey industrial construction store..you need a core diamond bit..I ...
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| Cleaning and caring for white topaz | 6/8/2007 |
Q: it has been so difficult to find answers to my questions which are: 1. How does one clean white ...
A: I am not an expert on White Topaz... you should look it up and see how hard it is on the Moss Scale ...
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| 925? | 6/4/2007 |
Q: have just been given a gold bracelet, just curious. the only stamp on it is 925...could you please ...
A: . .925 is for sterling Silver... it indicates that it is 92.5% pure silver and 7.2% other alloys ...
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| ring I found | 5/26/2007 |
Q: I found a ring recently which has been returned to me by the police as no one claimed it. It is a ...
A: .very honest of you to return the ring to the police... I am guessing the ring is gold. It is ...
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| Stone Setting | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I have a stone that is a 12x17 oval but am finding mountings and castings in calibrated sizes of ...
A: Ramona I don't think that's a good idea or 1 mm off is just too much and you risk the chance of ...
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| drilling, dremeling; pearls, gems | 4/5/2007 |
Q: Mr. Foxwell, glad to find this site! I am a beginner with jewelry, and am interested in ...
A: let me start off by saying drilling holes in gemstones is one of my most non favorite things to do.. ...
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| how do i sell ruby and other high value gems | 3/3/2007 |
Q: i can buy rubs,satfires,starefire,talice ect i am deployed and can buy them for 5 to 9 dollers a ...
A: I hope you're buying these gems at a good price.. you probably know but it is a jungle out there.. ...
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| Crystals | 2/6/2007 |
Q: Foxwell. My name is Max, I'm from Israel. I'm writing a paper about crystals, and I have a rather ...
A: crystals are really out of my expertise but I can tell you t that people who are into spirituality ...
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| my grandfathers stones | 1/19/2007 |
Q: when my Bambi passed away i came into possession of two strange stones. where can i get them looked ...
A: first..from the description of strange say what the potential value is... they may be worth a dime ...
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| bubbles and inclusions | 1/16/2007 |
Q: I have two questions for you about gemstones; Question #1: I recently bought some "lemon quartz ...
A: . first I am not an expert on Quartz at all...I can tell you this..when I go to the Tucson gem show ...
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| Canadian Diamonds | 1/13/2007 |
Q: I saw this article today in the metro about Canada and Eskimo Diamonds. This article mentions that ...
A: Joe.. first I told you I was not a diamond expert...second there's nothing in the related ...
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| Gemstones | 1/6/2007 |
Q: I would like to know where do you go to sell these gemstones. I have some Topaz,Ruby,Emerald I would ...
A: ...they can range from a dollar to $10,000...at their quality pieces you should have been ...
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| removing adhesive | 12/30/2006 |
Q: I ordered a rose quartz pendant online & cannot get the seller to answer my question. Adhesive from ...
A: . we often glue stones to cardboard ....using a water-based glue..but there have been times where ...
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| can you tell me what i found | 12/12/2006 |
Q: was on the oregon coast this weekend, and found an unusual stone. its purpleish in color, until you ...
A: . this is outside my expertise what you should do is Google geologist at any of the major ...
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| Gold Plated vs Gold Filled | 12/2/2006 |
Q: Hope you are having a great day! Can I ask, what is the difference between Gold Plated and Gold ...
A: . gold filled is a process where gold is layered on to either silver or a base metal only millions ...
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| amethysist | 11/21/2006 |
Q: No i have not........thanksi scratched my cab amethyst in my ring...is there a way i can repair it ...
A: ..your best bet is to Google....want to locate a stonecutter explain exactly what you need and they ...
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| orthoclase | 11/5/2006 |
Q: One of 100%intensity peaks of orthoclase feldspar in x-ray diffractogram sometimes merges the 100% ...
A: A mineral in a kind word of in the facing of the calculation hundred and 50 he worth a laugh if you ...
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| hallmark on platinum ring | 10/17/2006 |
Q: I have an old platinum ring that has no marking excetp a T pretty much shaped just like that. I do ...
A: Sorry I don't have a sure answer to your question... it could be the initial of the silver or gold ...
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| Aguamarine | 10/1/2006 |
Q: I recently pruchased a ring with an aquamarine stone. I am not sure how to tell the quality of the ...
A: I am not an expert on aquamarine.. I see them listed from $5-$20,000.... if you feel this one is ...
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| selling a stone | 9/26/2006 |
Q: My parents have inherited a nice stone that they want me to try and sell for them. I’ve never tried ...
A: I am not an expert on sapphires... but here are some thoughts... generally these appraisals are way ...
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| rating &pricing | 9/10/2006 |
Q: I have many uncut semi gems ranging from emeralds to rubies to moonstone how would i rate and price ...
A: You need to find an expert cutter....this can be a problem.. it is way more to have them cut in the ...
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| Bidz.com | 8/10/2006 |
Q: My wife is excited about Bidz.com, where a person may bid for expensive jewelry and maybe get it for ...
A: I went on Bidz.com and bid on a bracelet..the bid was $2 I bid $3 ..than it said my bid was too low ...
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| setting faceted gemstones | 4/3/2006 |
Q: While shopping for gemstones for a slide bracelet, I became interested in collecting various gems. ...
A: . if your stones are not calibrated standard shapes to fit in the thousands of findings already made ...
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| do you still have a website? | 3/3/2006 |
Q: I at one time bought a Larimar pendant from you off of E-bay; when we talked you said you had a ...
A: . no hurry..Hope to hear back from you.. Regards Rolfe Hello Nicole.. Thank you for contacting ...
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| turquoise bracelet | 2/11/2006 |
Q: I have a turquoise bracelet that I purchased in Arizona in the 1970s. It was a cuff bracelet which ...
A: . I am sure it can be repaired...If the stone is close to the break it is a little more ...
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| mounting stones in existing settings | 1/5/2006 |
Q: If I were to buy a setting with prongs, is it hard to mount your own stone? Also, can prongs be ...
A: We do not use prongs so I am not really an expert..I know if you mount a stone in prongs it must be ...
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| synthetic diamonds | 11/27/2005 |
Q: My girlfreind and I are considering a synthetic diamond. We are planning on getting engaged. Can you ...
A: . What you need to investigate is Moisenite and nothing else..it is such a good copy of a diamond ...
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| Precious stones | 11/13/2005 |
Q: · Which stones are considered precious stones other than the diamond, gold and silver? · Which ...
A: Gold and silver are not stones..they are metals.. Emeralds, saphires and Tanzanite are some very ...
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| questions | 11/1/2005 |
Q: 1.)How can you tell when it is real gold or when it is fool's gold? 2.)Why is it that when you find ...
A: 1 they do not look the same..also make a gold test.. 2 because it is perfect.. 3 look it up..diamond ...
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| Minerals | 10/31/2005 |
Q: *How long does it take for an organism to turn into a fossil? *Can minerals be formed underwater? ...
A: Sorry most of your questions are out of my expertise.. first srones are generally reffered to as ...
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| Sizing Sterling silver rings | 9/15/2005 |
Q: Why is it impossible to find someone who can size sterling silver rings? Gold can be sized why not ...
A: Silver rings are resized all the time ....? You have a silver ring with Tazanite...?...the problem ...
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| Mounting Cubic Zirconium | 7/15/2005 |
Q: I have a cz stone. I have a silver or gold empty setting. I want to mount the stone into the empty ...
A: . You have to know if the stone size matches the ring size (prongs)..I suggest you go to a couple of ...
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| Mounting Cubic Zirconium | 7/15/2005 |
Q: I would like to mount some very nice quality cubic zirconium rounds ranging from 4mm to 8.5mm, into ...
A: , I am not sure just what you want to do..?.become a silver or goldsmith and build this up by hand ...
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| Recognizing a diamond | 6/22/2005 |
Q: My wife found a rock in a parking lot that looks like a classic cut diamond. If it were real, I'd ...
A: I have heard of tripping and chipping ones' tooth on a diamond...? You need to find a gemologist ..i ...
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| AB Sterling | 4/18/2005 |
Q: Do you know what it means when a pc. of Jewlery is marked AB Sterling. Does it have more or less ...
A: I have never heard of AB Silver.. I found this on the internet..maybe it helps? ABsilver.com is a ...
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| February | 1/21/2005 |
Q: Rolfe Foxwell, February is the month of my girlfriends birthday, and I have no idea what the ...
A: February Birthstone : Amethyst Birthstone Color: Purple If gazing into the sparkling purple depths ...
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| Mounting gems into a Casting | 1/13/2005 |
Q: I would like to learn how to mount/set gem stones into a casting. What are the tools, techniques, ...
A: The most important part of this type of mounting is to match sizes of the stone and finding ...I ...
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| jewelry mark ups | 10/14/2004 |
Q: I am planning to purchase a wedding ring in the near future. I have done my homework and located a ...
A: I am more in manufacturing ..but I would think if you search for at least three comparables in rings ...
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| Regarding a Necklace!!! | 9/22/2004 |
Q: Yes..... I recently purchased a necklace for $80.00.. The chain itself is 20 inches long, it is ...
A: Just checking if you recieved my answer....?..and a thought ...if it is plated over Sterling Silver ...
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| setting loose gems at home | 8/29/2004 |
Q: Are there diy jewelry mountings I can get for my own gems? What special tools would I need. Are ...
A: . Yes, but it will depend if your stones are calibrated..that is to say standard sizes ..like 8 x 10 ...
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| Carrigan stone | 7/14/2004 |
Q: Rolfe, yes I took some digital photos this evening of it that I think are decent but how do I send ...
A: Please send them to this address ..by attatching ...and try to make photo around 1/2 MB or smaller ...
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| tarnishing on metals | 6/30/2004 |
Q: I have question about weather or not 24 carot gold over stearling silver will tarnish. If you ...
A: 24K gold will not tarnish ..however these coating are often a few millionths of an in inch thick ...
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| gemstones | 5/29/2004 |
Q: what is the difference between a precious and semi-precious gemstone thankyou for answering my ...
A: I am not 100% sure but I think technically among experts any distinction between semi- precious and ...
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| where I can buy semi-precious stone? | 5/23/2004 |
Q: and by the way if you now where I can buy supplies, I will apreciate your help.. Thanks Nathalie DR
A: What does the DR stand for..?..you can buy semi-precious stones off of eBay ..there are many great ...
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| Magnetic Hematite | 5/2/2004 |
Q: Good morning Rolfe, on a recent visit to Brisbane I purchased a necklace and bracelet of magnetic ...
A: I am sorry to say ..I do not know ..while in Tucson at tha gem show in Tucson i purchaced two ...
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| Education | 4/12/2004 |
Q: I am a largely self-taught jeweler. I design and fabricate silver pieces set with precious and ...
A: . I really have no knowledge one what is available in terms of jewelry schooling... your best bet is ...
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| Star129 diamonds | 4/10/2004 |
Q: I am considering a "Star129" diamond for an engagement ring....it has 129 facetts in it have you ...
A: sorry I cannot help you with your question on the Star 129. Diamond ... this is really outside my ...
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| value | 4/5/2004 |
Q: What would you say to be more valued, Black Onyx, Jade, Tiger Eye, or Blue Lapiz?
A: i only deal with Blue Lapis..what you have to understand ..is that the price for each stone is ...
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| jewelry making courses | 3/29/2004 |
Q: I love gemstone jewelry and would like to learn how to make it for myself. Are there any courses ...
A: sorry to take so long get back to you.... I am traveling.. there are many courses and schools ...
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| Replacing a damaged stone | 10/23/2003 |
Q: I was told that they would tighten the fitting at my own risk as the stone had a small chip in it ...
A: I am not that familiar with blue topaz ..but I went to eBay and searched and there are hundreds of ...
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