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Articles by Tina Wojtkielo Snyder
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[916] Dazors SpeckFINDER HD Takes Magnification to High-Tech Levels
When a maid steals a $250,000 gold and diamond necklace from a famous rappers hotel room, only to find that those diamonds are actually CZs, it puts the hotel manager in a state of panic. Sure, he feels good about recovering the stolen necklace. But how does he prove its the same necklace the rapper paid a quarter of a million dollars for, thinking it had white and canary diamonds set in it?.... (2010)
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Releated Categories:[GemBiz]|[Gemological Equipment]
ISBN: B00006KNMM

 

[1037] How Jewel-Craft discovered the root of a casting problem by going backward
A design riddled with undercuts and sharp little details just screams casting nightmare the moment the CAD file shows up. But sometimes even the most straightforward looking designs can cause real headaches for the caster. Take for example this three-stone palladium ring design that recently arrived at Jewel-Craft in Erlanger, Kentucky, for casting. It´s a bit unusual, particularly the center setting, which features eight prongs and a raised lip of metal where the stone sits. However, nothing about the design caused alarm.... (2012)
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Releated Categories:[CAD/CAM]|[Casting Troubleshooting]
ISBN: B00006K39S

 

[1038] Revving Up The Burnout Process
The internet has put the world at our fingertips. In minutes or less you can start a video chat with a friend in Hong Kong, download a recipe and ingredient list for Pad Thai to your smartphone, or buy a new HDTV. So why shouldn´t you expect the same immediate gratification when shopping for an engagement ring?.... (2012)
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Releated Categories:[Lost Wax Casting]
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[971] Ring Sizing Tips from the Ultimate Repair Guide
Ask a seasoned bench jeweler how many rings he or she has sized and they´ll probably give you a figure in the quadruple digits. The following is a compilation of tips and tricks to help you perform this mundane task better and faster.... (2011)
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Releated Categories:[Bench Tips & Tricks]|[Repairs]

 

[970] Taking Flight
Considering metals prices continue to be sky high, it´s no surprise that plating companies´ phones are ringing off the hook. "We´re getting a much higher volume of inquiries from jewelry makers who produce silver or karat gold product and have never had items plated before," reports Neil Bell, owner of Red Sky Plating in Albuquerque, New Mexico.... (2011)
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Releated Categories:[Business & Marketing]|[Plating & Electroforming]

 

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