[Jewelry making - Article 00186] - [Orchid] Vintage turquoise jewelry repair

[Catherine Schratt]

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Hello all-

    I have a client whose mother has an ornate turquoise piece purchased
    45-50 years ago. One stone is now missing. It is a half of a round
    ball -half-round but not a bead...on the small side. I haven't
    measured it yet but I'm guessing the whole ball was 5-6mm. There was
    no matrix visible...stones are a dark green-blue. 

    Her mom would really like this fixed. I am fairly new in jewlery
    making and don't have a source for these stones. Not only matching
    the size, half-round, but the color will be difficult but I want to
    try if I can. 

    If anyone has a source for these stones or a contact that I could
    speak with further about this piece, I would be appreciative. 

Thanks!  
Catherine Schratt, Cate Jewelry
cate3157 AT ptd.net

 
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