[Jewelry making - Article 01010] - Re: [Orchid] Stone Identification

[GaPawn]

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    Christine, 

    For a down and dirty, quicky type ID on a white stone, I'd head for
    the  nearest pawnbroker. Odds are they'll be glad to test it with
    their  electronic diamond tester to let you know if it is, in fact, a
    diamond. If its  not a diamond you're probably looking at a CZ or a
    white sapphire.  Unfortunately most pawnbrokers won't have the
    equipment to be able to spot the  difference between those two. 

    If it is truly THE Avon Co. jewelry, (of perfume fame), my money is
    on  CZ, and I'd want to double check to see if it really is karat
    gold and not  some sort of plate. Your pawnbroker should have acid
    on hand and  can easily check that for you too. I've seen VERY
    little karat gold Avon  stuff. 

    Hoping for you that they're HUGE diamonds!! 

Steve 
(who has been a pawnbroker for the last 14 years)

Steve's Place
Jewelry Repair
While-U-Watch
http://hometown.aol.com/gapawn/indexsp.html

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