[Jewelry making - Article 00190] - Re: [Orchid] Broken platinum prongs

[Dave Arens]

========[ Invite a Friend - http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm  ]========


    Hi Mary Beth, 

>     He told me the prongs were damaged beyond repair, and that the
>     only option he could think of was to have all the prongs removed,
>     and perhaps add a plate of another metal, turning it into a signet
>     style ring. 

    I think I'd get a second opinion! 

    A good bench jeweler with a laser should be able to replace the
    prongs. Depending on the design of the ring & how severe the damage
    is, all of the prongs may need to be replaced. It also may be more
    advantageous to replace all the prongs to give a more consistant
    look. 

Dave


____________________________________________________________________
T h e   O r c h i d   L i s t
Open Electronic Forum for Jewelry Manufacturing Methods and Procedures
____________________________________________________________________
Orchid FAQ:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/faq.htm
Orchid Archives:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/archive
Orchid Galleries:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/gallery.htm
Invite a Friend:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm
____________________________________________________________________
Tips From The Jeweler's Bench - Article Archive
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/tip_sear.htm
The Jeweler's Selected Bibliography List
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/jewelry-books
Buy Orchid Jewelry:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/shop
____________________________________________________________________
-Unsubscribe:
-Email: orchid-request AT ganoksin.com Body=unsubscribe subject=blank
____________________________________________________________________