[Jewelry making - Article 00860] - Re: [Orchid] A dark stain on a gold ring

[Ian W. Wright]

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    The best way to resolve your problem may be to drill a hole in the
    ring at the point where the stain is, tap it, and screw in a piece of
    gold wire made from the same alloy. The end of the wire can be chased
    down until it becomes invisible and 'welded' into the existing
    surface. I wouldn't drill right through the ring as it is more
    difficult to disguise the presence of a wire plug on a highly
    polished surface than on a decorated one. At least with this method
    you will have some certainty that you have completely and physically
    removed any internal source of the dark stain. 

Best Wishes,
Ian
Ian W. Wright
Sheffield  UK


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