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| [910] Restoring a Hollow Link Bracelet |
This 14 karat white and yellow gold two tone bracelet has hollow wire
links. The link near the clasp which receives most of the wear on the
bracelet is broken and several of the other links are cracked or
smashed and need to be refurbished. To repair the broken link, begin
by using the point of a fine watchmakers tweezers to spread the link
open to regain the original round shape of the link. Then make sure
that the link fits back together tightly. Select a piece of 14 karat
yellow gold wire that will fit snugly inside the link.... (2009)
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| [249] Royal Flush |
The tables of the stones are set even with the metal surface in a modified bezel. This is where the name 'Flush Set' derives from; as the stones are set flush with the metal. Flush setting is an advanced setting procedure. Precise craftsmanship must be executed throughout the process to accomplish the desired look.... (2003)
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| [909] Setting Square Shaped Dimaonds |
In this article we will set the baguettes and princess cut diamonds in the platinum mounting. Begin cutting the seat for the baguettes use a 45 degree hart bur and undercut each of the end caps. Be certain to hold the bur at the correct depth. Generally in this type of crown you want the girdle of the stone just above the cross bars. Cut just far enough into each end cap so that the length of the baguette will fit tightly into the crown. You need to be careful not to cut too far under the end caps because then the stone would be loose in the crown and difficult to tighten.... (2009)
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| [239] Stone Setting - A Crowning Achievement |
Often jewelers are called upon to hand fabricate a crown to fit a stone. This is necessary when either the stone is a non-standard shape, or the crown needs to fit a particular design. Although one will seldom hand fabricate a simple round basket crown, constructing one gives the jeweler the basic knowledge and understanding of crown construction needed when creating a more advanced crown.... (2003)
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| [994] Studio Light - Don´t Get Caught in The Dark |
Do not get caught in the dark - make certain your shop is well lit. In the jewelry shop, two types of lighting are used. 1. Ambient or General Lighting. 2. Task Lighting. It is best to have a combination of the two in your shop. It is best to have a combination of the two in your shop.....
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