[Jewelry making - Article 00298] - Re: [Orchid] Red topaz?

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    Well folks, my face is red, but that topaz-- isn't! 

    Bruce Homgrain had it absolutely right. My "red topaz" has a coating
    on it. Now that it is set (in 22k), the tip of the culet is not red
    any more. I will have to take the stone out, and hope I can find
    another that will fit. Or hold the piece until my faceting skills
    are equal to cutting a stone to fit... (like that will be any time
    soon!) 

    I confess I get a little consolation from not being alone-- Bruce,
    you said the coating polished right off with Zam, so you (or your
    customer?) must have fallen for the same deceptive practice. Man, it
    really is caveat emptor out there! 

    Darn, and it was so pretty... 

    Well, the gem show is coming up in three weeks. 

Noel (feeling foolish in suddenly-warm Chicago)
Oh-- and Happy Mother's Day to all you muthas out there!

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