[Jewelry making - Article 00383] - Re: [Orchid] Red topaz?

[Eugene Gentile]

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>     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!) 

    Call RS Importing in New York 212-719-0087. They carry these coated
    topaz stones and can answer your questions about the process used to
    coat them. Most companies that deal with coated stones disclose it.
    Secondary or tertiary people may not. 

    You will never be able to cut a coated stone without losing the
    coating. 

Eugene C. Gentile (Gino)
National Accounts Manager
Hoover & Strong, Inc.
877-687-7770
Fax: 609-936-1838
EGentile AT hooverandstrong.com
www.hooverandstrong.com

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