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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| .925 silver | 2/1/2012 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: I have read many of your other answers and find them interesting. I have 3 questions for you. 1. I ... A: It could have simply been through not enough heat. If a crucible becomes too coated with borax, heat ... | ||
| .926 silver | 1/29/2012 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: I have read many of your other answers and find them interesting. I have 3 questions for you. 1. I ... A: Greetings, Yes you can melt if, and it wouldn't be necessary to cut it up first. The elctro plate ... | ||
| From Gemstone to Jewelry ? | 12/17/2011 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: Recently I was cleaning out the attic of relative and I came across an oval emerald Gemstone. ... A: OK, if it is in fact 69ct then it should be about 40~45mm+ across ie almost 2 inches. This is really ... | ||
| Replacing enamel paint on Sterling Silver | 12/14/2011 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: I purchased a sterling silver Pandora Charm that has tiny pink ribbons on it. It is a breast cancer ... A: Greetings, You should be able to remove it with a scorper, or scalpel - using it with care. I would ... | ||
| creating a new casting for a bracelet | 10/16/2011 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: I have two men styled wrist gold bracelets, the first one has links similar to a neck chain and has ... A: Greetings, Using some local vernacular, that sounds like a load of bollocks to me. Maybe, get a ... | ||
| Jewelry Making | 10/13/2011 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: My e-ring is 18K palladium and my wedding band is 14K white gold. Please advise if these combination ... A: Hey Nicole, Never ever heard of this problem, but the only issue as far as I know would be wearing ... | ||
| Belt Buckle Ring | 8/27/2011 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: I have a gold belt buckle ring with inscriptions on the inside. It looks like the markings are a ... A: Howdy, From your description, it's 18Kt and was assayed at the Birmingham Assay Office. The lower ... | ||
| soldering silverplate silverware | 8/21/2011 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: I have been making jewelry from silver plate silverware. I have been experimenting with soldering ... A: Greetings, There is no reason why your pieces wont solder together. You have a number of options. ... | ||
| Best way of melting silver bullion | 8/3/2011 | orlando cajamarca |
| Q: Recently I've been investing in silver bullion nuggets. What is the best inexpensive way to melt ... A: I am sorry for my late response, if you have some knowledge of jewelry making all you have to do is ... | ||
| Aluminium Adjustable rings | 6/28/2011 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: It's me again :) The workman I am employing to cast my rings says he can't make an adjustable ... A: I think there would be two options. Either you work with the aluminium and find what thickness is ... | ||
| Three Finger Ring | 6/5/2011 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: How do I make a one-size-fits-all three finger ring? Does it really matter if the ring fits ... A: Greetings, I wouldn't have thought that it would be too important for them to fit perfectly as they ... | ||
| source of chandelier earring findings in 14K (or higher) | 5/31/2011 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: I have been trying to find a good source of 14k chandelier earring findings online, such as the ones ... A: Greetings, I'm not in the US so don't know your trading terms, but I would have thought that if you ... | ||
| silver soldering with micro torch | 5/26/2011 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: i have prepared my silver properly, but cannot get my solder to flow. I am using a micro torch for ... A: Greetings Ami, Using a micro torch is really similar to a bigger propane torch, however with the ... | ||
| Welding Jewelry | 4/19/2011 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: This I'm afraid is a very basicI am creating junk jewellery, it doesn't need to be super long ... A: Greetings, I think I'd try to use to sort of tabs as part of the shank or detail that can be bent ... | ||
| Casting Aluminum | 4/18/2011 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: Is it possible to cast aluminum using lost wax method? A: Greetings, I'm not too sure that this is possible, mainly because aluminium is difficult to melt and ... | ||
| Melting down Gold | 4/7/2011 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: I would love to know if it is possible to melt down a piece of jewelry in order to make a new piece. ... A: Greetings, In theory this is possible and quite simple...in fact people have been doing it for ... | ||
| Handmade Jewelry and Lead Exposure | 3/24/2011 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: I want to make jewelry (necklaces, rings, earrings, etc.) from pieces of old ceramic/plates/tiles ... A: Greetings, I'd say the risk is really minimal. Lead ingress is usually from ingesting food - hot ... | ||
| does the have markings | 3/22/2011 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: my loose diamond is beautiful.but does a diamond have markings?when i turn it face down it appears ... A: I dont really understand your question. If your diamond is laser engraved, then it's unlikely you'd ... | ||
| silver stamped 925 | 3/20/2011 | Dr. Ari Roark |
| Q: I have been buying silver jewelry from China. The latest source has been stamped 925. I would like ... A: 1) Absolutely NOT- you can't trust anything from China stamped with any fineness /assay mark- ... | ||
| flatware | 3/13/2011 | Dr. Ari Roark |
| Q: I am very interested in making knives, forks, and spoons. Not for profit, but for gifts. Is there a ... A: The John C. Campbell Folkschool in Brasstown NC, USA may be just the place. Could you tell me ... | ||
| Butane Pencil Torch | 3/7/2011 | orlando cajamarca |
| Q: Do you have any info on the Wall Lenk LSP-60 torch? I would use it to solder very small joins such ... A: No need for a new torch set, all you have to do is use a smaller tip on the existing torch, you can ... | ||
| Resin Coated real Flower | 2/26/2011 | Dr. Ari Roark |
| Q: My little sister is getting married in the upcoming month. She would really like to have 3 flowers ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering but it's Carnival time here in New Orleans... You are on ... | ||
| BRUSH ON GOLD PLATE ON ORGANICS | 2/25/2011 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: CAN YOU TELL ME OR IS THERE A VIDEO OR ON LINE MANUAL AVAILABLE ON HOW TO APPLY GOLD PLATING TO ... A: I've explained this before, but as far as I know, the is no such thing. You'd have to paint the ... | ||
| recasting yellow gold | 2/16/2011 | orlando cajamarca |
| Q: I wish to use the diamond from my fathers ring and have a new setting designed,using the gold from ... A: It is not that bad at all, I will like to know the design you have and the amount of gold you have ... | ||
| Propane Torches | 2/14/2011 | Dr. Ari Roark |
| Q: I have been using a simple torch called "easy torch" with a disposable propane canister for a while ... A: Dave, Pencil torches are fine for very small jobs on silver, or perhaps attaching a jump ring ... | ||
| victorian cuff links | 2/14/2011 | Dr. Ari Roark |
| Q: I have sterling stamped cuff links and a matching tie clip that i believe are from the early 1900s. ... A: Unfortunately i can't tell you much more about the company than you have already found out.They ... | ||
| Propane Torches | 2/11/2011 | Dr. Ari Roark |
| Q: I have been using a simple torch called "easy torch" with a disposable propane canister for a while ... A: I don't know of the maker of the easy torch off hand.But DON'T buy the 5 dollar pencil torch.It is ... | ||
| Broken Wedding Band | 1/25/2011 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: My wedding band broke yesterday (a solid break on one side) and I was curious if you knew anywhere ... A: I've been away as my Grandmother passed away...in her 103rd year. Anyhow, this sounds quite ... | ||
| Necklace | 1/18/2011 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: I sent my necklace down to you on Monday 10th Jan by registered express post. I was just wondering ... A: My apologies for the delay....but it has been a veritable madhouse here. Days became weeks and I ... | ||
| Tea Set | 1/11/2011 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: We have a sterling silver tea set that was handed down in the family and brothers house burnt. Can ... A: Greetings, If it is in fact silver then it should be possible to polish it or have it polished by a ... | ||
| acetelyne gas - starting up | 1/10/2011 | orlando cajamarca |
| Q: I recently asked Peter, but you may be able to answer this as well. I learned using acetylene gas ... A: To start I will suggest you not to use Acetylene gas to work with jewelry, it is too dirty and ... | ||
| Soldering sterling silver | 1/10/2011 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: I have recently started trying my hand at filigree jewelry. One of the things that I am having ... A: Greetings, Every time you heat your silver you normalise it. The only way I know to avoid the ... | ||
| acetylene gas | 1/6/2011 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: I learned using acetylene gas and am looking to have my own space in the garage at home. I found a ... A: Apologies for the delay. Simply put, get the smallest tanks. You may decide that you don't wish to ... | ||
| Alexandrite & Silver? | 1/4/2011 | orlando cajamarca |
| Q: Can you tell me how a pendant may have been made if it is unmarked silver. I purchased a pendant ... A: To begin with, Alexandrite is a very rare stone and therefore very expensive, I have not found any ... | ||
| jewlery | 12/28/2010 | orlando cajamarca |
| Q: I would like to start mt own business design, making my own brand of jewlery but first can you ... A: Well, if you are interested in learning I will find you a good school in FL. Please contact me at ... | ||
| Choosing an anvil | 12/25/2010 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: I have made beaded jewelry for a couple of years now, but am looking to explore metals-- things like ... A: Greetings , Sounds to me as if you don't need an anvil. I'd be thinking more along the line of ... | ||
| jewlery | 12/23/2010 | orlando cajamarca |
| Q: I would like to start mt own business design, making my own brand of jewlery but first can you ... A: Congratulations! you want to be part of a great trade which will make you lots of money and open ... | ||
| Necklace Repair | 12/20/2010 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: I was wondering if you know of anyone who will repair a necklace that is base metal with small laser ... A: Sounds like it would probably need to be lead soldered and then re-plated. To be honest, I dont know ... | ||
| snap tight | 12/9/2010 | Peter Coombs |
| Q: I have a matched pair of pink sapphires, trillion cut 4.5mm can I use either the 4mm or 5mm setting ... A: Greetings, I'm not exactly sure what you're asking. I'm assuming that you're talking about a bezel ... | ||
| adding stones to engagement ring | 11/29/2010 | orlando cajamarca |
| Q: My engagement ring is a past present future ring. I have lost a lot of weight and was told by Kings ... A: First of all there is no "melting" in the process of sizing a ring smaller. There is no problem to ... | ||
Jewelry Making
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Peter Coombs
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Expertise
I have over 20 years experience in all forms of handmade jewellery, flatware and holloware in precious metals involoving forging, fabrication and finishing. Also works in aluminium for spectacles and trophies etc
Experience
Many Past/Present clients including: Elton John/Spectacles, la Eyeworks/Spectacles & Jewellery, Lord Mayor of the City of Adelaide/Lord Mayoral Medallion, and many others
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