[Jewelry making - Article 01295] - Re: [Orchid] Heat Resistance of Goldstone

[The Doctor]

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>     solder it back together with the stone in place. Is this possible?
>     I know goldstone is some sort of synthetic, but that's all I know
>     about it

    No, goldstone is manmade glass and will not take heat. You'll need
    to remove it before soldering. 

James S. Duncan, G.G.
James in SoFL
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