[Jewelry making - Article 00702] - Re: [Orchid] Backing Moonstones

[Karen Goeller]

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    Sandra, Given how blue moonstones typically look, you might get the
    best results by using that transparent blue mylar (like that used
    sometimes to wrap Easter baskets and floral arrangements).  It just
    may give that iridescence that is so attractive without a "fake" look
    that you might get from something more opaque.  Try it (set it on the
    back of the moonstones and set them on a piece of silver) and see! 
    Should be available at any halfway-decent artsy-craftsy store. 

    As long as the client has requested it and is aware of what is being
    done, there's no real ethical issue -- I think the ethical problem
    comes in (for me, at least) when it's sold and the "treatment" makes
    the stones look like a different grade or quality altogethr without
    the client being aware. 

Good luck!
Karen Goeller
kgoeller AT nolimitations.com
http://www.nolimitations.com
Handcrafted and Unique Artisan Jewelry


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