[Jewelry making - Article 00007] - Re: [Orchid] Sapphires and Casting

[Vince Dillon]

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>       " i retip cz's and let them air cool, if i crack one i can
>     replace it quickly and cheaply and still profit if it cracks." 

    Thank you for your remarks, I agree in full as I once (ONCE being
    the important word), heated a yellow sapphire, 6 carats, and to my
    horror, had it lose all color and turn clear. The store owner
    generously split the loss with me to replace the customer's stone,
    but it was still a very expensive lesson. The longer I am in this
    business, the more cautious I become. 

    Please, pray tell, how do you retip cz without burning it up? I have
    been turning away business thinking that czs and soldering do not
    mix. 

    Thanks, Sharon  

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