[Jewelry making - Article 00099] - Re: [Orchid] Soldering with diamonds in place

[james newton]

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    There is of course risk in practically every step at the bench, but
    as a general rule it is safe to gold solder on diamond, sapphire or
    ruby. You always need to examine any stone for internal flaws before
    proceeding, just as you would if you were setting or resetting. As a
    craftsman doing general jewelry repairs for over 30 years I have
    regularly done prong repairs without removing these stones, when I
    have determined that there is minimal risk. Now that I do my prong
    work on the laser most often this is even less of a concern.
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