[Jewelry making - Article 00313] - Re: [Orchid] Do violin strings damage rings?

[David L. Huffman]

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Hi all;

    I played the violin for years as a child, and there is no way, if
    you are using proper technique, that a ring would come in contact
    with the strings. The strings are depressed with the pads of the
    fingers. Also, violin strings aren't that rough. The lower strings
    are gut or nylon, wound with flat wire, the upper strings are smooth
    steel wire. Chording on a guitar would chew up a ring though. It
    sounds like this woman is just rough on her jewelry, and I think that
    such obvious wear and tear should relieve you of responsibility to
    repair the ring without charges. If it were my customer, I'd point
    out the damage, explain that jewelry is not designed to be exposed to
    harsh conditions, then offer to repair it free of labor costs if she
    agrees to pay for the materials. 

David L. Huffman
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