[Jewelry making - Article 01215] - Re: [Orchid] Soldering around CZ

[Dale Porter]

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    Submersing the stone in water is a method I use regularly,
    especially when repairing items. What type of metal is the piece
    made out of? Silver will conduct alot of heat away from the join
    you're trying to solder, as will gold, but silver will seem to
    demand a hotter flame to achieve the same result. 

    A very hot, very fine tip flame is best that can direct the heat
    directly onto the join. A broad flame will be innefficient and will
    run the risk of hurting the stone. Use the easiest solder (lowest
    melting point) you can to match the metal to further avoid risk to
    the stone. No point using more heat than is really neccesary. And
    make sure the piece is setup so that the flame will be directed away
    from the stone and onto the join only. 

Dale Porter

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