[Jewelry making - Article 01003] - Re: [Orchid] Problem with Aquamarine Beads

[Robert]

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    Thanks to all for the tips about resolving the problem with the
    Aquamarine beads. I forwarded all of the tips received, on the list
    and privately, to the customer. 

    I also agree with the opinion of James in SoFl that the main problem
    is that the 6 mm beads have a much smaller color mass so that even
    though they were from the same rough they will be a lighter color.
    The frosted drill hole does have an influence, though, as I have
    compared non-drilled beads with the drilled ones and the frosted
    drill hole changes the appearance. 

    Unfortunately no lapidary in his right mind would take $70/gram
    saturated color aquamarine facet rough (which would have been
    necessary to get the same color in the end result ) and make it into
    6 mm drilled beads - unless he got paid upfront - which didn't
    happen in this case. 

    I am pretty sure that the customer has already sent the beads back
    to me. So much for custom ordered faceting - without getting an
    upfront deposit. 

    So if anyone is in the market for 6 mm spherical faceted drilled
    Aquamarine beads (51 pieces available) - come by my booth at the GJX
    # 205. I have a whole file of tips on how to make them look nicer,
    also. 

Best regards,
Robert Lowe
Lowe Associates - Brasil
Gemstones, Rough, Specimens
Tucson - February 2 - 7, 2005 - GJX # 205
e-fax: 1-240-757-6022
e-mail: USA    < robertplowejr AT juno.com >
e-mail: Brasil < robertplowejr AT uol.com.br >

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