[Jewelry making - Article 00476] - Re: [Orchid] Lost stones' policy

[Gerald]

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Thanks James McMurray for the kudos here.

    I once worked for a company that did loads of wax-set rings. I used
    to replace and DIG OUT of gold mounts some of the "misplaced" wax-set
    diamonds. It was estimated that about 20% of the stones were chipped,
    broken or even lost due to misuse in the "wax" technique...! Many
    times even in polishing, stones would actually "fall out" & get lost
    the power suctions. 

    It was my job as a setter, to tighten all of the diamonds "one by
    one". I found many, trust me! 

    I also agree with James have a quality control department correct
    the actual model, you never know who is looking at your rings once
    they are out of your office. I am presently a contract setter for a
    very large international company ( no names here) they are receiving
    mountings for a Pacific-rim country. Do you know how many stones are
    literally falling out into the hands of the jewellers? I can assure
    you that there is no quality control over there! 

    Rasesh, spend some precious time and go over your problem mountings,
    you don't need the headaches! If YOU want a good setter to help you
    in person I am available...:>)...Gerry!

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