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Question : Ring resizing estimate?
I recently purchased a ring from overstock.com. It is too large...I could return it, but I really like the ring. I was wondering if someone could give me an estimate for resizing this ring.http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/Sterling-Silver-Gem-set-Heart-CZ-Ring/2117597/product. html?
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call jewelers and ask. common sense
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Question : smalll tanzanite gem set in ten karat gold, worth much?
alittle over quarter of inch tanzanite gem set in ten carat gold swirl setting.is this worth very much?
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Not at all. Tanzanite unfortunately is pretty worthless.. it's very pretty but worthless. 10k gold won't be worth much either. I would guess if you took it to pawn you could get no more than $25-$40 for it.
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Question : Do gem setting pliers work well?
Hello. I am just starting in the jewelry hobby. I currently use a regular long nose pliers to tighten my prongs but they sometimes scratch the settings. I see there are jewelry pliers, both long nose and an "easy set" pliers that are shaped like a small rectangle (sort of). My question is, won't these specialty pliers scratch the prongs just as regular pliers will? Thanks.
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The best pliers to set stones in prongs are Gem Set pliers (http://www.gemworld.com/Images5/JTool-GemSetPliers1L.jpg) Yes, the prongs will get scratched. Use a pink rubber wheel to do a final dressing of your prongs before polishing. The advantage to GemSet pliers is they stop and you don't accidentally snip off a prong.And consider joining the email list, Orchid on http://www.ganoksin.com/
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Question : what kind of courses are needed for silversmithing?
I'm going to my state university, and I've got my major, but I also have an interest in silversmith, I took a private class with a local jewelry maker, however I can't find her anymore, I believe she moved on, but what courses can I take at my university to learn how to do lost wax casting, welding, gem setting ETC?
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Question : I saw an orange coloured gem set in a ring. It was called a Padpascar. I was wondering what sort of gem it is?
I saw an orange coloured gem set in a ring. It was called a Padpascar. I was wondering what sort of gem it is?
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Padparascha or PadparadschaPadparascha is an attractive and rare variety of sapphire or corundum. On this page, we will often use the word corundum to include sapphire and ruby, because of their shared characteristics.The usual colour associated with sapphire is blue, but sapphire can be almost any colour. The orange variety is known as padparascha, which is Sinhalese for lotus flower, after its colour. The term is not frequently used nowadays, which is a great shame as it is such a delicious sounding word.CorundumCorundum is the mineralogical name for aluminium oxide.ColoursCorundum can be colourless, red, pink, blue, black, brown, orange, yellow, green, indigo, violet, or mauve. Red corundum and most pink corundum is called ruby, blue corundum is called sapphire, and other colours are also called sapphire, usually with the colour specified as a prefix to the word sapphire, for example, yellow sapphire.ColourationPure corundum is colourless, often called white, and although quite rare, tends not to be valuable because it does not have much brilliance. Colours, as in many gemstones, are caused by small amounts of impurity, usually metallic oxides. This is a case where impurity is desirable.Chromic oxide causes brilliant red colouring in corundum, thereby producing rubies.Ferric oxide causes yellow colouration, titanium oxide produces vivid blue.In fact the colouration of sapphire is not quite so simple as this. The titanium and iron are usually present in the form of ilmenite, a mineral which is a titanium iron oxide, TiFeO3. Ilmenite is not isomorphous with aluminium oxide. Isomorphous means being able to replace the host mineral within its crystal structure. Instead ilmenite is present as a microscopic inclusion, in the form of colloidal particles.This colloidal nature may be responsible for other optical effects such as "silk", asterism, and colour banding.HardnessCorundum is very hard, having a hardness of 9 on Moh's scale, compared with 10 for diamond, and 8 for topaz. Hardness is generally a desirable feature is gemstones.Other uses for corundum, because of its hardness, are as watch bearings, watch glasses, and as an abrasive.SourcesOriginally, the best sapphires and rubies came from Burma, where they are believed to have been mined possibly from prehistoric times. Certainly they appear to have been worked during the times of Marco Polo.Kashmir is another source of very fine sapphires, famous for its cornflower blue stones.Thailand, previously called Siam, is an important source of attractive sapphire.The term Ceylon sapphire is frequently used to denote pale to medium sapphires. Unless the stone is known to originate from Sri Lanka, as it is now called, such sapphire should accurately be called "Ceylon-type" sapphire.Currently most dark sapphires come from Australia, and the term "Australian sapphire" is often used to denote dark coloured sapphires, in a similar way to the term "Ceylon sapphire" for lighter stones.Sapphires are also found in Montana and Colorado in the USA, India, with small quantities being found in numerous other countries.PricesThe price range of sapphires is very large, ranging from under £1 per carat to many thousands of pounds per carat, depending primarily on colour, but also on brilliance, which is affected by clarity and cutting.The Best and Most Valuable ColourWe are frequently informed, by partially educated customers that the darker the sapphire the better. We are equally frequently and erroneously told the opposite. If you think, even briefly, about this it becomes obvious why. A very dark sapphire would appear black, and would not be very attractive or desirable. The darkness often being caused by inclusions. An extremely pale sapphire would be colourless, and although rarer than black sapphire, is not particularly attractive or valuable.As usual, the truth lies between the two extremes. The most desirable sapphires are generally those with an intense blue colour, and plenty of sparkle and life. These latter two factors are usually helped by high optical clarity and skilful cutting.Ultimately which is "best" is a subjective matter, and personal preference is important. Our usual advice to potential customers is to buy whichever colour of sapphire they personally find the most attractive. We also think it's slightly sad that we need to give this advice. Buy what you like, using your own judgment, rather than allowing yourself to be a slave to fashion and buying what you think will impress other people.CleaningSapphire jewellery can be cleaned using hot soapy water, or detergent, rinse thoroughly afterwards as detergents can cause dermatitis and allergic reactions. Enzyme cleaners should be avoided for the same reasons. Brushing with an old tooth brush to remove dirt and grease will also help. Cleaning agents containing chlorine may have a detrimental effect on low carat gold alloys, so are best avoided.
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Question : Please help me find this ring?
In the February 2009 issue of InStyle magazine on pg. 183, (sorry I can't find a link to a picture) there was a Marc by Marc Jacobs ring that was like a gold heart with faux gems set into it. The mag gives a number to call, but I was wondering if anyone has seen this for sale online or at a store. Thanks for your help!
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In the February 2009 issue of InStyle magazine on pg. 183, (sorry I can't find a link to a picture) there was a Marc by Marc Jacobs ring that was like a gold heart with faux gems set into it. The mag gives a number to call, but I was wondering if anyone has seen this for sale online or at a store. Thanks for your help!
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Question : Can you Gems in your belly button without peircings?
i thought that belly dancers got these gems set in their belly buttons without getting the piercings, but when i tried finding these kind of gems i couldn't at all. i want to have a gem set in my belly button when im older but i Absolutely hate the look of those bars people get. can you get the piercing and then have the gem there without having the bar visible? is that what they are doing?
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you cant actually see the bar with a belly piercing i would suggest get it done (it isn't very painful) and if you dont like it take it out and let it close up
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Question : is there really such a thing as a red diamond?
i am working on a story - in which my 2nd major character has an pledge ring. its like a gem set wedding ring. i chose a 4 carat Red argyle diamond set in platinum. is there such a thing, if so what would her ring would be worth?
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Naturally occurring red diamonds do exist. Here's some info on them:http://www.serendiamonds.com/colors_red.aspxUnderstand that a perfectly pure diamond HAS to be clear (white). Naturally colored diamonds [diamonds that get their color while being formed underground] get their colors from additional chemicals or flaws present during their formation. If a diamond is nothing but carbon, then it's perfectly clear. If a diamond has some boron in it, it makes it blue.If it has some yellow, then nitrogen has been added to the pure carbon.Some colors are formed by "lattice defects" which are molecular flaws in the carbon framework. These result in brown, green, purple, pink, orange or red diamonds.
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Question : Would these make me look like a straight up G?
http://www.jobananas.com/ear-stretching-tunnel-clear-gem-set-black-acrylic-screw-set.htmlWould I look like a baller with these in?
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Hah.No.
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Question : I have a very ugly ring with a lot of pretty gems. How can I go about getting these gems set differently?
It has quite a few stones in it, but it's huge and gaudy. Any suggestions?
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that means you do not like this style!first, u could not change it by yourself. u have to send it to a jeweler to ask them re-new it: select a style which you could use those gems or part of it. it is going to cost u a lot of money. i suggest you buy a new one !second, i think everybody's taste will change with years on. you do not like it now ( for example you r 20), maybe you will like it when you r 30 or 40. meanwhile, normally, we should wear jewelry to match your clothes. it can be much better if you change another clothes! try ! maybe u could find : it is the pc u want!i m jeweler from china. u r welcome to contact me if u have any questions abt jewelry.good luck!
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