[Jewelry making - Article 00204] - Re: [Orchid] Red Amber

[myredcar]

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


    Aloha Everyone, Is this red amber called Cherry Red Amber? It is
    red? Is it vibrant in color?  Was it set in a Sterling Silver
    mounting? I ask these questions because we purchase Amber is large
    volumes.  The only red we have seen, that is natural, is a vibrant
    red cab set in a grapevine bezel setting and what is below the amber
    is a painted color that is red, or violet, teal, etc. which is made
    to look that way but is not naturally red. Cherry Red Amber if cut
    into slivers can be beautiful, but like most things in the gemstone
    world, it depends on the rough, the cutter, polisher, and the price.
    When we come across a piece like this, if it is not mounted, we make
    a solution of one part salt to 2 parts water, if the amber floats it
    is natural.  If it sinks, it is resin with slivers of amber to give
    the illusion that a buyer is purchasing a large piece or bracelet at
    a pretty price. We have come across many sellers who do not
    disclose. We are now buying from sellers we have found to be honest
    and represent what they sell honestly.  It was just a fluke I
    discovered that sellers are selling what the call "Natural Amber" is
    actually resin cast only with amber slivers to make it look real.
    Would you like to share where you saw this red amber for sale? 

    For those of you who asked for a photo of acid etched designs, and
    the price for a Gem Quality Lab Created Tanzanite (1) 26cts, (1)
    26.2cts with all the beauty of a true Gem quality natural Tanzanite,
    please e-mail off line.  We know have our scanners and digital
    cameras working. Much Aloha to All, Waynette Buyer HQCE


____________________________________________________________________
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
____________________________________________________________________