[Jewelry making - Article 00896] - Re: [Orchid] Modernizing vintage jewelry

[MillsGem]

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    Dear Darcy, Salvaging quality old jewelry is one of my passions. I am
    currently converting a diamond and platinum watch into a pendant and
    earrings. I have finished the earrings....they are a stunning art
    deco' design made by sawing off the lug portions of the case. The
    remaining case section is being devoted to a pendant in which I am
    setting an emerald cut siberian amethyst. 

    While I wouldn't want to discourage you, I might suggest that you
    try to stick with durable metals such as silver and gold. Costume
    jewelry is usually made of low temperature alloys which pose
    soldering problems. Furthermore, the glue-on stones are usually foil
    backs which lose the foil when removed. 

    Otherwise, you will probably find yourself needing the usual
    assortment of tools that go with jewelry making. Some of the supply
    houses will sell you a basic assortment for an affordable price. A
    small ultrasonic will be needed, but you will find that they can be
    hard on costume jewelry.   Have fun and tread lightly. 

Ron at Mills Gem, Los Osos, CA.

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